THE NORTH ENFIELD FOODBANK
“The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.”
We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people in crisis who are referred to us. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
ABOUT THE FOODBANK
The North Enfield Foodbank opened in April 2012 to help support those in our community facing a sudden crisis with food support.
Our foodbank is a project founded by Jubilee Church (www.jubileechurchlondon.org) and is supported by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in our local area. Individuals or families are referred to us by local organisations and care professionals in order to receive three days’ worth of nutritionally balanced food and support.
1. FOOD IS DONATED
Schools, churches, businesses and individuals donate non-perishable, in-date food to a food bank. Large collections often take place as part of seasonal celebrations such as harvest and Christmas, and food is also collected at supermarkets.
2. FOOD IS SORTED & STORED
Volunteers sort food to check that it’s in date and store it ready to be given to people who are referred to food banks in crisis. More than 40,000 people give up their time to volunteer at food banks across the UK.
3. PROFESSIONALS IDENTIFY PEOPLE IN NEED
Food banks partner with a wide range of care professionals such as doctors, teachers, health visitors and social workers to identify people in crisis and give them a food bank voucher to access emergency food.
4. PEOPLE REFERRED RECEIVE FOOD
People bring their voucher to a food bank centre where it can be redeemed for three days’ emergency food. Volunteers welcome people and offer them further support to help resolve the crisis they face.
