The following organisations run local foodbanks and are there to support those that need help:<\/p>\n
Newham Food Bank<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 providing emergency food for local people in crisis.\u00a0Newham foodbank is an independent charity run in partnership with local Churches\/Partners. They provide emergency food crisis support across 6 distribution centres by collecting donations to redistribute to help families and individuals in need.\u00a0No one should go hungry while\u00a0they can help it.<\/p>\n For more information visit their website\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bonny Downs Foodbank<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 are\u00a0a dynamic community-led charity who have been working to make real and lasting difference to people\u2019s lives in Newham ever since they started in 1998.<\/p>\n Their food bank is open on Wednesdays from 11.30am \u2013 2pm at\u00a0Bonny Downs Baptist Church<\/a>, 18 Darwell Close, East Ham,\u00a0E6 6BT. They will\u00a0provide guests with a food parcel containing three day\u2019s worth of emergency food, and a light lunch. To receive your food parcel, you\u00a0must be referred by a referral partner.\u00a0<\/strong>You can arrange this by booking an appointment with a frontline care professional who knows about your situation.<\/p>\n They are also able to refer you to other specialist advisors, to help you through the challenges you are facing. If your circumstances improve, they can refer you to a food club for longer-term support too.<\/p>\n
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