Food Banks in Essex
We list 64 food banks, pantries and community larders across Essex. Always check opening times before you travel, many open on set days only, and some need a voucher from a referral agency.
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Showing 21–40 of 64 food banks in Essex, alphabetically.
Clacton Food Bank (The Salvation Army Community Centre)
The Salvation Army Community Centre, 103 Old Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1HN01255431760View full details
Colchester Food Bank (Brightlingsea Parish Hall)
Brightlingsea Parish Hall Victoria Place Brightlingsea CO7 0BP07942 141405View full details
Colchester Food Bank (Central)
St Peter’s Church hall North Hill Colchester CO1 1DZ07942 141261View full detailsColchester Food Bank (Greenstead Foodbank)
7 The Centre, Hawthorn Avenue, Colchester, CO4 3PX01206621998View full details
Colchester Food Bank (Highwoods foodbank)
The Ark Methodist Church, Gavin Way Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9FF01206621998View full details
Colchester Food Bank (Myland Parish Hall)
Myland Parish Hall, Mile End Road, CO4 5DY01206621998View full details
Colchester Food Bank (Rowhedge foodbank)
Mariners' Chapel, Chapel St, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7JS01206621998View full details
Colchester Food Bank (St Magaret's Church)
St Magaret's Church, Stansted Rd, Colchester, CO2 8RA01206621998View full detailsColchester Food Bank (St Stephen's Church)
St Stephen's Church, Canterbury Road, Colchester, CO2 7RY01206621998View full detailsColchester Food Bank (Tiptree United Reform Church)
Tiptree United Reform Church, 80 Chapel Rd, Tiptree, Colchester, CO5 0HP07835941646View full details
Colchester Food Bank (Tollgate Retail Park)
3 Tollgate Retail Park, Tollgate West, Colchester, CO3 8RG01206621998View full detailsColchester Food Bank (Wivenhoe foodbank)
Congregational Church, High St, Wivenhoe, CO7 9AB07904 397605View full details
Dengie Food Bank (United Reformed Church Hall)
United Reformed Church Hall, 11 North Street, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7DF01621776821View full detailsElim Maldon Food Bank (Wantz Road)
17 Wantz Road, Maldon, CM9 5DB07940830855View full details
Epping Forest Food Bank (Broadway)
66 Broadway, Debden, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3ST03001029808View full detailsEpping Forest Food Bank (Castle Street)
Castle Street, Ongar, Essex, CM5 9JJ03001029808View full detailsEpping Forest Food Bank (Epping Forest District Council Civic Offices)
Epping Forest District Council Civic Offices, 323 High Street, Epping, Essex, CM16 4BZ03001029808View full details
Epping Forest Food Bank (Oakwood Industrial Estate)
24 Oakwood Industrial Estate, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3TZ03001029808View full detailsEpping Forest Food Bank (St Mary's Church)
St Mary's Church, 201 High Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1BB03001029808View full detailsHarlow Food Bank (Housham Hall Farm)
Unit 8, Housham Hall Farm, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0PB01279724515View full details
Food banks in Essex: your questions answered
How do I find a food bank in Essex?
Use the list of Essex food banks on this page. Each listing shows the address, contact details and, where we hold them, opening times. Always contact a food bank before travelling, as sessions and locations can change at short notice.
Do I need a referral or voucher to use a food bank in Essex?
Many UK food banks, including those in the Trussell network, ask for a voucher or referral from a local agency such as Citizens Advice, a support worker, GP surgery, school or housing officer. Independent food banks, pantries and community larders often accept people directly. Contact the food bank listed here to check what it needs.
What do food banks in Essex give you?
A typical food parcel contains several days of non-perishable food such as tinned goods, pasta, rice, cereal and long-life milk. Some services also provide toiletries, baby items, pet food, fresh produce or help with money and benefits advice.
Are food banks in Essex free?
Food banks are free to use. Some community pantries and social supermarkets instead ask for a small weekly membership fee in return for a larger shop, so check the details of the service you plan to visit.
How can I donate food or volunteer in Essex?
Contact any food bank listed on this page directly. Most welcome donations of in-date, non-perishable food at their own premises or at collection points in local supermarkets, and many need volunteers to sort, pack and deliver parcels.
Is the information for Essex food banks up to date?
We review listings regularly, but details can change between checks. Please confirm opening times with the food bank before you travel, and let us know through our report a listing issue page if something is wrong.