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 61–64 of 64 food banks in Essex, alphabetically.
The Salvation Army (Citadel)
Butt Road CO3 3DA01206575920View full details
Uttlesford Food Bank (Dunmow Hub)
45 Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1DQ0300 102 7980View full details
Uttlesford Food Bank (Saffron Walden Warehouse)
Stansted House, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3AQ0300 1027980View full details
Uttlesford Food Bank (Stansted Hub)
Crafton Green House, Chapel Hill, Stansted, CM24 8AQ0300 1027980View 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.