BBC ESSEX 'Make a Difference Award 2022' winners

Our community surplus hubs offering free food, home essentials, clothes and toys to anyone who needs with.

Without 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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180,000 meals provided in 2022

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12,200 people fed in 2022

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1500 tonnes of surplus food saved in 2022

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48% increase
on the previous year

Treating people humanely with dignity and respect

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We are community surplus hubs offering free food, home essentials, clothes, toys without assessment or referral to anyone that needs it.

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Community surplus hubs offering free food, home essentials, clothes, toys without assessment or refe

3Food4U

16 hours ago

Epping Forest Guardian, huge thanks to them for the editorial about our important partnership with Essex County Council & The Essex Multiply Programme.Thanks toEpping Forest District Council , Essex Police - Epping Forest District , Waltham Abbey Town Council , Loughton Town Council , Ongar Town Council , Parish of High Ongar , Waltham Abbey Baptist Church , All Saints Church Chigwell Row , The National Lottery Community Fund , Essex County Council , Essex Association of Local Councils , Essex Community Foundation , Find Your Active - West Essex Active Essex , Bondi Foundation, Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation amongst many others #foodforthought #ytloughton #loughtonmuums #foodbank #footssdbankdonations #essex #essexmums #northweald #food #freefoodfyorall #freefoodgiveaway#chigwellmums #foodbankessex ... See MoreSee Less

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From our chair of trustees Pesh Kapasiawala So privileged and honoured for 3Food4U to be invited & attend The Festive Fair Event at 10 Downing Street hosted by the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak today for his awardees of 'The Points of Light'This award is for all of the amazing volunteers, supporters, donors, funders and service users at 3Food4U and YES Partnership Thanks toEpping Forest District Council , Essex Police - Epping Forest District , Waltham Abbey Town Council , Loughton Town Council , Ongar Town Council , Parish of High Ongar , Waltham Abbey Baptist Church , All Saints Church Chigwell Row , The National Lottery Community Fund , Essex County Council , Essex Association of Local Councils , Essex Community Foundation , Find Your Active - West Essex , Active Essex , Bondi Foundation, Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation amongst many others #foodforthought #ytloughton #loughtonmuums #foodbank #footssdbankdonations #essex #essexmums #northweald #food #freefoodfyorall #freefoodgiveaway#chigwellmums #foodbankessex ... See MoreSee Less

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3Food4U

2 days ago

We're delighted to say we've received over 250 quality Christmas presents from a donor who wants to remain anonymous. We still need more presents to make sure every child gets a present but we're well on our way 🙏🏽 You can help by donating a new toy or by donating to our fundraising page below.Santa will be visiting all our hubs the week beginning 18th Dec and will be giving all children that attend a present (they must attend to qualify).Treating and supporting people humanely with dignity and respect.Fundraising pagewww.stewardship.org.uk/partners/20356308 ... See MoreSee Less

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3Food4U

3 days ago

Wow we've just taken delivery of 280 chocolate advent calendars from the amazing Treats For Kids Neo and Rico. Huge thanks to them. They'll be available at all our hubs over the next week for families with children!We're offering free groceries, clothes and essentials without assessment or referral to anyone that needs it. Stopping food, household essentials and clothing going to landfill, saving the environment and feeding the community.Treating and supporting people humanely with dignity and respect.Fundraising pagewww.stewardship.org.uk/partners/20356308 ... See MoreSee Less

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3Food4U

5 days ago

3Food4U is working with Essex County Council and the National Multiply Programme to offer FREE ONLINE training courses to build confidence and ability to work with numbers in everyday practical situations.Courses to choose from- 1. Marvellous and Meaningful Maths - Early Years (Children 0 to 5 year) Developed for parents, grandparents and carers. This is a fun activity-based course that will develop your confidence in basic maths and your child’s ability to engage with and enjoy maths. No mathematical language easy to understand. 2. Family Finance and Budgeting. This course will provide practical tips and strategies for creating and managing the family budget.***Everyone completing these courses will receive vouchers worth £20*** For more details and to register interest please contact Colette Email: colette.3food4u@gmail.com WhatsApp: 07553033939Thanks toEpping Forest District Council , Essex Police - Epping Forest District , Waltham Abbey Town Council , Loughton Town Council , Ongar Town Council , Parish of High Ongar , Waltham Abbey Baptist Church , All Saints Church Chigwell Row , The National Lottery Community Fund , Essex County Council , Essex Association of Local Councils , Essex Community Foundation , Find Your Active - West Essex Active Essex , Bondi Foundation, Joseph and Lilian Sully Foundation amongst many others #foodforthought #ytloughton #loughtonmuums #foodbank #footssdbankdonations #essex #essexmums #northweald #food #freefoodfyorall #freefoodgiveaway#chigwellmums #foodbankessex ... See MoreSee Less

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Our Hub Locations

Waltham Abbey

Monday & Friday 11:30am to 1:00pm

13 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ER

Loughton

Tuesday 11:30am to 1:00pm

Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, IG10 4NX

Tottenham SDA

Tuesday 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Saturday 3:30pm-5:00pm

235-255 W Green Rd, London N15 5EG

Chigwell Row

Wednesday 5:00pm to 6:30pm

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

Chipping Ongar

Thursday 1:00pm to 2:30pm

Zinc Arts Centre

High Street, Chipping Ongar, CM5 0AD

Bruce Grove

Sunday 12:00pm to 1:30pm

RCCG

454A High Road Bruce Grove, London N17 9JD

3Social&WarmPlaces4U

1st Monday of the month

3:30pm-5:30pm

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

3rd Wednesday of the month

10:00am-12:00pm

St James’ Church Hall, Ongar CM5 9EL

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

Loughton Club, 8 Station Road IG10 4NX

Last Fri of the month

2:30-4:30pm

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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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

info.3food4u@gmail.com

We have community hubs in

♥ Waltham Abbey
Mon/Fri 11:30-1:00

♥ Loughton
Tue 11:30-1:00

♥ Chigwell Row
Wed 5:00-6:30

♥ Chipping Ongar
Thur 1:00-2:30

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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.

Please Donate

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