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 1–20 of 64 food banks in Essex, alphabetically.
3food4u Food Bank (All Saints Church Hall)
All Saints Church Hall, Romford Road, Chigwell Row, IG7 4QD01992842642View full details
3food4u Food Bank (Loughton Club)
Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, IG10 4NX01992842642View full details
3food4u Food Bank (Paradise Road)
Paradise Road, EN9 1RL01992842642View full details
3food4u Food Bank (St James Church Hall)
St James' Church Hall, Ongar, CM5 9EL01992842642View full details
Basildon Food Bank (The Gore)
1 The Gore, Basildon, Essex SS14 2EA01268395506 / 07424660862View full detailsBillericay Food Bank (Radford Crescent)
19 Radford Crescent, Billericay, CM12 0DU07707466262View full details
Braintree Area Food Bank (Bridge End Lane)
Bridge End Lane, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7GN01376330694View full detailsBraintree Area Food Bank (Hay Lane South)
Hay Lane South, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3DY01376330694View full details
Braintree Area Food Bank (Lakes Road Industrial Estate)
6 Lakes Road Industrial Estate, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3RU01376330694View full detailsBraintree Area Food Bank (London Road)
7 London Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 2LD01376330694View full details
Braintree Area Food Bank (Parsonage Street)
Parsonage Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2LD01376330694View full details
Braintree Area Food Bank (Witham Methodist Church)
Witham Methodist Church, Guithavon Street, Witham, Essex, CM8 1BJ01376330694View full detailsBrentwood Food Bank (Doddinghurst Road Community Church)
Doddinghurst Road Community Church, 56-60 Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, CM15 9EH01277224528View full detailsBrentwood Food Bank (Kings Road)
91 Kings Road, Brentwood, CM14 4DR01277224528View full detailsChelmsford Food Bank (Bell Street)
Permanently closedBell Street, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7JS07512574542View full detailsChelmsford Food Bank (Centenary Way)
17 Centenary Way, Beaulieu Square, Chelmsford, CM1 6AU07512574542View full details
Chelmsford Food Bank (Chignal Road)
Chignal Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2JB07512574542View full detailsChelmsford Food Bank (Clements Green Lane)
Clements Green Lane, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5JP07512574542View full detailsChelmsford Food Bank (Grove Road)
Grove Road, Chelmsford, CM2 0EY07512574542View full details
Chelmsford Food Bank (Maldon Road)
Permanently closed19 Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7DW07512574542View 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.