Waltham Abbey Community Centre

The 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

New Epping Hub

New 3Food4U Community Hub at Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7BN

New Epping Hub provides Charity Shop, Community Supermarket, Health and Wellbeing Support as well as a Surplus Hub on Fridays (1-2pm)

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

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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.
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https://localgiving.org/charity/3food4u

3Food4U

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🐾 JOIN US NEXT SATURDAY! 🐾We’re delighted to be taking part in The Great Community Pet Fayre at Waltham Abbey Town Mead! 🐶🐱📅 Saturday 5th September⏰ 11am–3pm📍 Waltham Abbey Town Mead, EN9 1JH🎟️ FREE ENTRY!Come along and say hello to the 3food4u team! We’ll be bringing along a great selection of pet food, treats and pet supplies, all available at BIG reduced prices. 🐾💚We’ll also have FREE drinks and snacks for our two-legged visitors who pop by our stall! 🧃🍪So bring the family, bring the dog and come and enjoy a fantastic community day out — while picking up a bargain and supporting 3food4u. ❤️We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾#3food4u #PetFayre #WalthamAbbey #CommunityEvent #PetBargains #EppingForest #DogsWelcome ...

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Epping Forest Community Lottery results are in!A winning ticket is potentially a week away, we thank you for your continued support.If you haven't signed up yet visit our page - www.eppingforestcommunitylottery.co.uk/support/3food4uHave a great weekend everyone! ...

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🎉 Come along and join the fun at Honey Lane Care Home! 🎉We’re delighted that the 60 Years of Carnival celebration is supporting 3Food4U! 💚📅 Monday 31st August⏰ 2pm–4pm📍 Honey Lane Care Home, Waltham AbbeyThere’s something for everyone, including live music from Brandon, Caribbean food, limbo, face painting, children’s pony rides and a raffle – with all raffle proceeds going to 3Food4U. 🐴🎶🎨💚 Entry is FREE and everyone is welcome! So come along, bring the family, dress bright and colourful and enjoy a fantastic afternoon while supporting your local community charity.We’d love to see you there! 🙌#3Food4U #HoneyLaneCareHome #WalthamAbbey #Carnival #Community #SupportLocal #FamilyFunEpping Forest District CouncilWaltham AbbeyHoney Lane Care Home ...

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🎒❤️ 5 YEARS OF HELPING CHILDREN GO BACK TO SCHOOL WITH CONFIDENCE ❤️🎒There is something very special about seeing a child proudly putting on their new backpack, knowing they can walk through the school gates feeling prepared, confident and just like their friends. 🥰At the heart of our Back to School project is the wonderful Isabelle Kearin Kearin, our Back to School Coordinator, who once again has put so much time, care and energy into making this happen. A huge THANK YOU Isabelle, and to all our fantastic volunteers who have helped prepare and distribute hundreds of school essentials across our 3Food4U hubs. 🙏🏽💜This year is particularly special because it marks the 5th anniversary of our Back to School project. What started five years ago has grown year after year – and sadly, it is busier than ever, showing just how many families are struggling with the cost of preparing their children for school.We wanted to provide much more than a few pens and pencils. Children received FREE backpacks and all the stationery they need – pencil cases, pens, pencils, rulers, notebooks and other essentials, with calculators for our older children too. 🎒✏️📚📐🧮One parent told us:❤️ “I was dreading the cost of getting everything ready for school. You've taken such a huge worry away from me. My children are so excited about their new bags.”Another said:❤️ “They can go back to school with the same things as their friends and not feel different. You don't realise what that means to us.”Isabelle said:“Seeing the excitement on the children's faces makes all the work worthwhile. Every year the project gets bigger and busier. It's lovely knowing that something as simple as a new backpack and stationery can give a child so much confidence for their first day back.”For 3Food4U, this is about far more than backpacks and stationery.It's about dignity.It's about inclusion.It's about taking one worry away from parents.And most importantly, it's about ensuring children start the new school year feeling happy, confident and ready to learn. ❤️Five years, thousands of school essentials, and so many happy faces. 🎒Thank you Isabelle, our volunteers, supporters and everyone who helps us continue to be there for our community. 🙏🏽💜If you would like to volunteer, partner with us, donate or find out more about our services we'd love to hear from you.All our services are provided free of charge, thanks to the generosity of our volunteers, partners, and supporters. Together, we're proving that when a community comes together with kindness, there is no limit to what can be achieved.Website www.3food4u.org or contact us at [email protected] WhatsApp 07973 166940 photos.app.goo.gl/zaEc2AcSsaurJ37G8Epping Forest District Council Epping for Everyone Waltham Abbey Town Council Honey Lane Care Home Loughton Residents Group Active Essex High Sheriff of Essex Loughton Town Council Essex Police - Epping Forest District Kinder Essex Harlow Epping at the Movies CHESS Homeless Epping Town Council Essex Community Foundation Essex County Council Essex Association of Local Councils Essex ActivAte ...

3Food4U Back to School supplies Aug 2026 · Aug 25 – 28 📸

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Our Hub Locations

Waltham Abbey

Monday & Friday
11:00am to 12:30pm

13 Sun Street, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1ER

Loughton

Tuesday
11:00am to 12:30pm

Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, IG10 4NX

Tottenham SDA

Tuesday 12:30pm to 2:00pm

Saturday 3:30pm to 5:00pm

255 W Green Rd, London N15 5EG

Chigwell Row

Wednesday
4:45pm to 6:15pm

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

Epping Hub

Friday
1:00pm to 2:00pm

3Food4U Community Centre, Bower Hill, Epping, CM16 7BN

Chipping Ongar

Thursday
1:00pm to 2:00pm

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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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

07973 166940

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