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 41–60 of 64 food banks in Essex, alphabetically.
Harlow Food Bank (St Paul's Church)
St Paul's Church, College Square, Town Centre, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1LS01279724515View full details
Harlow Food Bank (Tendring Road)
Tendring Road, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6RN01279724515View full details
Salvation Army Food Bank (Abbey Lane)
Abbey Lane , Essex , CB10 1AG01799510798View full details
Salvation Army Food Bank (Butt Road)
Butt Road , Colchester , CO3 3DA01206575920View full detailsSalvation Army Food Bank (Clarence Road)
Clarence Road , Grays , RM17 6RA01375394794View full details
Salvation Army Food Bank (Clarence Street)
42 Clarence Street , Southend-on-Sea , SS1 1AN01702348999View full details
Salvation Army Food Bank (Corringham Road)
Permanently closed111 Corringham Road , Stanford-le-Hope , SS17 0BA02073674500View full details
Salvation Army Food Bank (Fauners (off Cherrydown West))
Fauners (off Cherrydown West) , Basildon , SS16 5AP01268524454207801180225View full details
Salvation Army Food Bank (Glendale Gardens/Elm Road)
Glendale Gardens/Elm Road , Leigh-on-Sea , SS9 2AR0170271660701702476185View full detailsSalvation Army Food Bank (Jersey Gardens)
Jersey Gardens , Wickford , SS11 7AE01268769761View full detailsSalvation Army Food Bank (London Road)
146-148 London Road , Hadleigh , SS7 2PF01702558913View full detailsSalvation Army Food Bank (Mitchells Avenue)
Permanently closedMitchells Avenue , Canvey , SS8 8JB01268692692View full detailsSalvation Army Food Bank (Old Road)
103 Old Road , Clacton-on-Sea , CO15 1HN01255423328View full detailsSalvation Army Food Bank (Rayne Road)
26-28 Rayne Road , Braintree , CM7 2QH01376346487View full details
Salvation Army Food Bank (Sewardstone Street)
Sewardstone Street , Waltham Abbey , EN9 1HZ01992769766View full detailsSalvation Army Food Bank (Southchurch Road)
767 Southchurch Road , Southend-on-Sea , SS1 2PP01702618781View full detailsSalvation Army Food Bank (Tendring Road)
Tendring Road , Harlow , CM18 6RN01279441581View full details
Salvation Army Food Bank (Wantz Road)
Permanently closed12 Wantz Road , Maldon , CM9 5DE01621840088View full detailsSt Vincent's Centre Food Bank
Unit 9, Victoria Business Park, Short Street, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 5BY01702592980View full detailsStorehouse
Storehouse Coleman Street, Southend on sea, Essex, SS2 5AW07359142841View 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.