New Community Centre

The new 3Food4U Community Centre at 47 Highbridge Street Waltham Abbey EN9 1BD is available to frontline agencies, charities, and community groups for FREE to deliver health, wellbeing and educational activities/sessions for free or subsidised to the public. It has a large open space with folding tables/chairs for 50 people, small kitchen and disabled access toilet.

What's On

Our community surplus hubs offering free food, home essentials and clothes for anyone in need without an assessment or referral

We’re very pleased to announce the launch of 3SocialMemoryCafe4U a new FREE monthly community service open to anyone who would like to socialise.

We’re offering FREE NHS Health Checks, Blood Pressure and BMI checks to people who aren’t eligible for an NHS Health Check.

We support people in the community and at work with a range of health, wellbeing and day-to-day needs.

Job Club. We can support with: CVs, Application Forms, Interview Preparation, Basic Computer Skills and more.

FREE online training courses to build confidence and ability to work with numbers in everyday practical situations.

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Over 2000 families
(4500 individuals)
supported per week

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279,000 meals provided in 2023

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18,910 people fed in 2023

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2,350 tonnes of surplus food saved in 2023

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56% increase
on the previous year

Treating people humanely with dignity and respect

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Our community surplus hubs offering free food, home essentials and clothes for anyone in need without an assessment or referral

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3Food4U

Multi-award winning charity
providing free food, home essentials and clothing to anyone in need, without the requirement for assessment or referral. Committed to treating everyone with dignity & respect.
To donate
https://localgiving.org/charity/3food4u

3Food4U

1 day ago

We're very proud of young Joe, he's been a great ambassador and volunteer for us since he was 15 years. If you've ever wanted to run the greatest marathon in the world were taking registrations for London Marathon 2027.Contact us for more details Email [email protected] WhatsApp 07973 166940 ... See MoreSee Less

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2 days ago

🎉 Epping Community Hub – Now Open! 🎉What an incredible launch we’ve had at our brand new 3Food4U Epping Community Hub — thank you to everyone who has supported us, visited, donated and volunteered. The response has been amazing! 💚We’re proud to bring a space to Epping that truly supports the whole community — and there’s something here for everyone:🛍 Charity ShopCome and grab a bargain! We have a wide range of great quality clothing, homeware, toys, and more — all at heavily discounted prices.🛒 Community SupermarketAffordable food, drink and everyday essentials to help stretch household budgets.🥦 Surplus Hub (FREE FOOD)Join us every Friday 1–2pm for our free Surplus Food Hub — open to everyone, with no referral or assessment needed.📍 We’re open Monday to Saturday, 9am–4pm🚗 Plenty of free parking availableThis is more than just a shop — it’s a community space built on dignity, support and togetherness.Come down, say hello, grab a bargain, and help support an award-winning charity (proud recipients of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service).💚 Together, we’re making a real difference.Please share 🙏🏾 Epping Forest District Council Loughton Town Council Essex County Council Epping for Everyone Waltham Abbey Town Council Essex Community Foundation Epping Town FC The Good Estate Agent Epping Town Council Voluntary Action Epping Forest Honey Lane Care Home Abbey Performing Arts Find Your Active - West Essex Epping Forest Guardian Kinder Essex Epping Epping Forest & Harlow Community Transport ... See MoreSee Less

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3Food4U

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✨ Find Your Balance with Our FREE Yoga Classes! ✨Take a break from the chaos and reconnect with your body, mind, and spirit 🧘‍♀️💜Join our mixed-level Vinyasa yoga sessions, where movement flows with breath to help you feel stronger, calmer, and more centred. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, everyone is welcome!📅 Every Tuesday | 2–3 PM📍 3Food4U Community Centre, Bower Hill🗓 Starting 19th May💸 Completely FREE!⚠️ Booking is essential – secure your spot today!📞 Call: +44 7300 887625📧 Email: [email protected]Come stretch, breathe, and reset with us 🌿#YogaForAll #FreeYoga #Wellbeing #MindBodySoul #CommunityWellnessEpping Forest District CouncilEpping Forest GuardianEpping for Everyone ... See MoreSee Less

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3Food4U

4 days ago

What an incredible day celebrating community, resilience, and heart! 🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️From first-time runners to seasoned marathoners, it was inspiring to see everyone come together and cross that finish line—each step powered by determination and purpose. 💪❤️A huge congratulations to all who took part in the London Marathon, especially those running in support of 3Food4U. Your efforts are helping make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable families and individuals. 🙌Special moments like crossing the finish line hand-in-hand, achieving personal milestones, and supporting one another along the way remind us what true community spirit looks like.Let’s keep the momentum going—together we can continue to uplift, support, and create positive change. 🌍✨#3Food4U #LondonMarathon #CommunitySpirit #MakingADifference #StrongerToEpping Forest District CouncilEpping Forest GuardianEssex County CouncilWaltham Abbey Town CouncilOngar Town CouncilEpping for EveryoneEpping Town CouncilThe Good Estate Agent ... See MoreSee Less

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Our Hub Locations

Waltham Abbey

Monday & Friday 11:00am to 1:00pm

13 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ER

Loughton

Tuesday 11:00am to 1:00pm

Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, IG10 4NX

Tottenham SDA

Tuesday 3:30pm to 5:00pm

Saturday 3:30pm to 5:00pm

235-255 W Green Rd, London N15 5EG

Chigwell Row

Wednesday 4:45pm to 6:00pm

All Saints Church Hall, Romford Road, Chigwell Row, IG7 4QD

Chipping Ongar

Thursday 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Budworth Hall, 205 High Road,
Chipping Ongar. CM5 9JG

Bruce Grove

Sunday 12:00pm to 2:00pm

RCCG

454A High Road Bruce Grove, London N17 9JD

3Social&WarmPlaces4U

1st Monday of the month

3:30pm to 5:30pm

All Saints Church Hall
Romford Rd, Chigwell Row, Chigwell IG7 4QD

3rd Wednesday of the month

10:00am to 12:00pm

St James’ Church Hall, Ongar CM5 9EL

2nd Thursday of the month
2:00pm to 4:00pm

Loughton Club, 8 Station Road IG10 4NX

Last Fri of the month

2:30pm to 4:30pm

Waltham Abbey Baptist Church, Paradise Road, EN9 1RL

Free NHS Health Check

1st Tuesday of the month

10-2pm Loughton Hub

1st Thursday of the month

11-3pm Ongar Hub

2nd Mon & Fri of the month

10-1pm Waltham Abbey Hub

Job Club

Every Tuesday

11-12:30pm Loughton Hub

How You Can Help

Donate food

We are always looking for non-perishable food donations

Volunteer

3food4u is run entirely by volunteers. Can you join our team?

Fundraising

To donate visit our fundraising page
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SHARE

If you know someone in need, or know someone who can help, please share us

About us

Run entirely by volunteers we are charity community hub that provides basic groceries and essentials to those in need. Treating people humanely with dignity and respect without the need for assessment or referral.

Phone

01992 842 642

Mobile / Whatsapp

07973 166940

Charity No.

1192310

EMail

[email protected]

Make A Real Change In Someone’s Life

Donate, Volunteer, Spread the word. Join us on this incredible journey to treat people humanely with the dignity and respect that everyone deserves.

"Thank you again for the help it was really great."

Ms M

"Really friendly welcoming staff. Very helpful, great with kids. Fantastic options even at the end of the day. No judgement."

Mrs K

"First time I've done this...bit apprehensive. Thought it was made painless by friendly attitude of staff."

Mr J

"This place is amazing, best emergency food support I've visited.'"

Ms L

"Fantastic resource set up locally in Waltham Abbey - food to all without question ! amazing job x"

Tracey

"Well done on all your hard work and we are pleased we could support you."

Essex Community Foundation

"You guys are all amazing at 3food4u, so welcoming and kind."

R.J.N.

"Thank you all for your kind work that you do God bless you all "

V.T.

"Incredible facility you provide"

M.S.

"You all do an amazing job"

M.D.

"Always love visiting with my son and daughter! The people are so welcoming , and the guy who I spoke to today was really funny!"

J.R.

"We are please that Loughton Town Council has been able to support your project "

Loughton Town Council

"...the fact u never feel shamed or embarrassed to attend and always welcome no matter who u are is a nice feeling"

K.D.

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We received this message at 23.24pm on Wed 7th April from Michelle, which we replied immediately.

Michelle: Hi we are on benefits & we have a autistic adult son, we are finding it really hard at the moment, I was wondering if we are able to get help with food & clothes.

3food4u: Hello Michelle, I’m so sorry to hear about your situation. You are very welcome to come to any one of our hubs, you don’t need any ID or proof, and take whatever you need. It’s all very easy just like going shopping. Come early as there are queues.

Michelle: I’ve got to take my mum for her covid injection today, so was hoping to go to you tomorrow, I’m very nervous. But I saw on Facebook how lovely & friendly the people are & the people make you very welcome x

Michelle visited us on Friday, this is her experience after.

“I’ve used food banks before but never felt comfortable but when I went to your food bank everyone was so friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend you to anyone who’s struggling right now. What made it more special was the personal touch and none of the volunteers were judgemental as it seems to be from other food banks. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with everyone at the Waltham Abbey branch so I’d just like to say thank you to everyone involved.”

Michelle