Burnt Oak Community Food Bank

10/06/2026

We wanted to share details of a wonderful event taking place at North Road Community Centre on Thursday 11th June, 11am–1pm.

Her Circle is a welcoming discussion space for women to come together and talk openly about a subject that affects every woman at some stage in her life, yet is often not spoken about enough – menopause.

Menopause is not something that should remain a taboo topic. It impacts women of every race, culture and background, whether personally or through the experiences of mothers, grandmothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, friends and colleagues.

This session offers an opportunity to: ☕ Listen and learn in a safe, supportive environment
💬 Share experiences and ask questions without judgement
❤️ Better understand the physical, emotional and mental impact of menopause
🤝 Connect with other women and access practical support and advice.

Whether you are experiencing menopause yourself, supporting a loved one through it, or simply want to gain a better understanding, this promises to be an informative and valuable conversation.
There is absolutely no pressure to speak – come along, listen and participate at your own pace.

Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided.
We encourage anyone who may benefit from attending to book a place and help continue important conversations around women's health and wellbeing.

Date: Thursday 11th June 2026
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Venue: North Road Community Centre, 230 Burnt Oak Broadway, HA8 0AP

Please see the attached poster for further details and booking information.
Thank you. 💜

05/06/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week 💛

To every volunteer who has given their time, energy and kindness to Burnt Oak Community Food Bank, thank you.

Quite simply, we could not do what we do without you. Whether you’re packing crates, sorting donations, helping clients, setting up, clearing down, or quietly getting on with the countless jobs that keep everything running, your contribution makes a real difference.

We know you don’t do it for recognition. You do it because you care about people and want to help others. But please know that your efforts never go unnoticed. Every hour you give helps us support local individuals and families facing difficult times.

From all of us at Burnt Oak Community Food Bank, thank you for being the heart of what we do. 💛

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

Burnt Oak Community Food Bank is open tomorrow

📍 Thursday 4th June 2026 | 2–4pm
📍 St Alphage Church Hall, HA8 0DF

🍚 It’s Rice Week at Burnt Oak Community Food Bank!

As we move into June, we’re continuing to support local families with a wide range of fresh produce, cupboard staples, meals and everyday essentials. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and volunteers, we’ve got plenty available to help households across our community this week 💜

This week we’ll be distributing:

🥕 Fresh Produce
• Tomatoes, mushrooms
• Onions, garlic & chillies
• Potatoes, aubergines & cucumbers
• Bananas, oranges
• Apples & pears

🥫 Cupboard Staples
• Rice
• Tinned pulses
• Tinned desserts
• Tinned tuna fish
• Non-veg tinned items
• Cereals
• Tea
• Long-life milk

🍞 Everyday Items
• Fresh bread
• Pastries
• Biscuits
• Crisps
• Bottled water
• Reusable water bottles
• Protein bar snacks

🍽️ Meals & Protein
• Non-veg meals
• Pizzas
• Halal food items

🧴 Household & Personal Care
• Body wash

✨ Whether it’s a hearty rice dish, fresh ingredients for the week ahead, a quick meal for the family, or a few everyday essentials, we’re here to support our community with dignity and care.

📌 Important reminders

• Bring your membership card (and proof of address if it’s your first visit)
• Dress appropriately in case you need to wait outside
• Please avoid blocking driveways or disrupting the nursery on site
• Respect our volunteers — the food bank runs because of their time and care 💜

🎟 Ticket System

• Tickets are issued from 10:30am onwards
• This is the earliest time you may arrive
• Tickets will not be issued before 10:30am

⏳ Queuing & Entry

• Queuing begins from 1pm
• Entry is in ticket number order

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow 💜

20/05/2026

Burnt Oak Community Food Bank is open tomorrow

📍 Thursday 21st May 2026 | 2–4pm
📍 St Alphage Church Hall, HA8 0DF

In just a few short weeks, a lot can happen within a community like ours. While local elections have taken place across Barnet, behind the scenes our volunteers and depot team have continued working hard — reorganising, strengthening and improving the systems that help keep the food bank running effectively for the people who rely on it 💜

Tomorrow, Burnt Oak Community Food Bank will once again open its doors to support individuals and families across Burnt Oak, Barnet, Harrow and surrounding areas.

This week we’ll be distributing:

🧺 Fresh Produce
• Potatoes, onions
• Garlic, ginger & coriander
• Tomatoes, carrots
• Cabbages, mushrooms & aubergines
• Grapes, apples, bananas
• Oranges & pears

🥫 Food & Essentials
• Teabags & condiments
• Long-life milk
• Biscuits
• Halal food items
• Non-halal ready meals

🧻 Household & Personal Care
• Toilet paper
• Personal hygiene items
• Hot Vegetarian Meal

🧥 Additional Support
• Preloved clothing
• Footwear
• Homeware items

✨ Whether it’s fresh ingredients for the week ahead, a ready meal after a long day, or everyday essentials to ease some pressure — we’re here to support our community with dignity and care.

📌 Important reminders

• Bring your membership card (and proof of address if it’s your first visit)
• Dress appropriately in case you need to wait outside
• Please avoid blocking driveways or disrupting the nursery on site
• Respect our volunteers — the food bank runs because of their time and care 💜

🎟 Ticket System

• Tickets are issued from 10:30am onwards and not before
• This is the earliest time you may arrive

⏳ Queuing & Entry

• Queuing begins from 1pm
• Entry is in ticket number order

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow 💜

06/05/2026

Good Evening All,

Please note that there will be no food bank tomorrow due to the Elections taking place at St Alphage Church Hall.

Our next food bank will be held on Thursday 21st May 2026.

Please do not attend or queue at the hall tomorrow as the venue will not be available.

Thank you all for your understanding and continued support.

Burnt Oak Community Food Bank Team