We do not think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That is why we provide support and food parcels of nutritionally balanced food to local people in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. Redbridge Foodbank trustees and staff are delivering a 5-year strategy to expand the reach, provision and offering of the project.
Every day people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. A simple parcel of food makes a big difference, with foodbanks helping prevent crime, housing loss, family breakdown and mental health problems.
FOOD IS DONATED
Schools, churches, businesses and individuals donate non-perishable, in-date food to a foodbank. Large collections often take place as part of Harvest Festival celebrations and food is also collected at supermarkets.
FOOD IS SORTED AND STORED
Volunteers sort food to check its validity and pack it into food parcels ready to be given to people in need.
PROFESSIONALS IDENTIFY PEOPLE IN NEED
Foodbanks partner with a wide range of care professionals such as doctors, health visitors, social workers and police to identify people in crisis and issue them with a foodbank voucher.
CLIENTS RECEIVE FOOD
Foodbank clients bring their voucher to a foodbank centre where it can be redeemed for three-day emergency supply of food. Volunteers meet clients over a warm drink and are able to direct people to agencies able to solve the longer-term problem.
