The Hackney Foodbank

The Hackney Foodbank Providing emergency food parcels in times of need.

Hackney Foodbank provides emergency food for people in crisis or trapped in poverty. The charity is part of Trussell and visitors need a referral voucher to receive food.
If you need emergency food, please call call Help through Hardship on 0808 2082138. The line is staffed by Citizens Advice, whose friendly advisers can help you access the support you need - that may include issuing a referral

voucher to Hackney Foodbank.

Our distribution centres are in Dalston, Stoke Newington, Hoxton, Upper Clapton and Haggerston – we’re open six days a week.

Please visit our website for more information about donating or volunteering: https://www.hackney.foodbank.org.uk/

18/06/2026

We're incredibly grateful for every donation we receive 💚

Our Warehouse Manager Cameron talks through some of the most common items we're unable to accept and why.

We primarily accept in-date non-perishable food donations and toiletries. Fresh fruit and vegetables are supplied through partners including .are.felix and , helping us provide fresh produce alongside our emergency food parcels.

Thank you as always, to our amazing supporters for their unwavering support!

We're delighted to have the continued support of the wonderful team at , who help collect donations from schools running...
17/06/2026

We're delighted to have the continued support of the wonderful team at , who help collect donations from schools running food collection drives for Hackney Foodbank. It's amazing what these bikes can carry! Yesterday, they collected 89kg of food donated by Woodberry Down Primary School - enough to provide the equivalent of 115 emergency meals for people facing hardship.

A huge thank you to everyone involved. From the pupils and staff who donated, to the team who helped transport the food, we love to see the community effort. 💚

As part of Refugee Week, Welcome Hackney is hosting their annual Employability Fair this Thursday, bringing together lo...
16/06/2026

As part of Refugee Week, Welcome Hackney is hosting their annual Employability Fair this Thursday, bringing together local employers, training providers and support organisations to help refugees, migrants and asylum seekers explore opportunities and build connections.

If you're looking to take the next step towards training, employment or volunteering, check out this event.

📅 Thursday 18 June
🕓 4pm – 6pm
📍 The Atrium, Hackney Town Hall, Mare Street, London E8 1EA

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refugee-week-2026-employability-fair-tickets-1989212272455

This week, we really need:🍍 Tinned Fruit👶 Nappies size 4,5,6 & 7🌸 Deodorant🐟️ Tinned Fish🥩 Tinned MeatHealthy food is be...
16/06/2026

This week, we really need:

🍍 Tinned Fruit
👶 Nappies size 4,5,6 & 7
🌸 Deodorant
🐟️ Tinned Fish
🥩 Tinned Meat

Healthy food is becoming increasingly unaffordable. According to Food Foundation's latest Broken Plate report, the poorest families with children would need to spend 85% of their disposable income to afford the government-recommended healthy diet.

As more families face impossible choices, please donate if you can to help ensure we can continue providing emergency food and support to people facing hardship.

You can order via our online shop and set up a recurring donation here: https://www.hackney.foodbank.org.uk/give-food or drop off at one of the many donation points around Hackney.

Thank you for your continued support!💚

It was really lovely to welcome MP Emily Thornberry along to our Homerton warehouse last week. We talked about the work ...
15/06/2026

It was really lovely to welcome MP Emily Thornberry along to our Homerton warehouse last week. We talked about the work our caseworkers are doing to help people on to better situations and introduced her to the amazing Cameron who manages our warehouse and makes sure everything runs smoothly! .thornberry

12/06/2026

Thank you to all our incredible volunteers ✨

Whether you welcome visitors, pack and distribute food parcels, sort donations, drive deliveries, support our admin or serve as a trustee, you make our days brighter and our hearts fuller. Thank you for everything you do to support our community. We love you!💚

11/06/2026

Our amazing volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. 💚

From long-standing volunteers and trustees to corporate volunteers and volunteers with additional support needs, every person brings something unique to Hackney Foodbank.

We asked our team what they love most about our volunteers. Here’s what they had to say.

Thank you to all of our volunteers, we couldn’t be here without you.

Happy Pride Month to everyone celebrating🌈If you're looking for ways to celebrate, head to Hackney Pride Fayre organised...
10/06/2026

Happy Pride Month to everyone celebrating🌈

If you're looking for ways to celebrate, head to Hackney Pride Fayre organised by .

Expect a day of LGBTQIA+ creativity, culture and talent, with more than 40 stalls, activities, workshops, performances, food, art and entertainment. Check out the full programme via Love Hackney here: https://www.lovehackney.uk/hackney-pride-fayre With so much on offer, it's set to be a fabulous day for the local community.

📅 28 June
📍 Chats Palace – 42–44 Brooksby's Walk, London E9 6DF
📍 Chatsworth Road Market – Chatsworth Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0LH
📍 Homerton Library – Homerton High St, London E9 6AS
🎟️ Free or pay what you can. Workshops are ticketed and can be booked here: https://www.outsavvy.com/organiser/hackney-pride-fayre1

We are always delighted to welcome our wonderful supporters to Hackney Foodbank, especially when they come bearing donat...
09/06/2026

We are always delighted to welcome our wonderful supporters to Hackney Foodbank, especially when they come bearing donations! A huge thank you to Nathan, who stopped by with some of our most-needed items.

Each month, we support an average of 568 children from families facing hardship. Donations like these help us be there for local people when they need us most.

Our No Child Left Hungry campaign helps fund emergency food and caseworker support for families across Hackney. Please consider supporting our campaign: https://www.hackney.foodbank.org.uk/no-child-left-hungry

This week, we're running low on:🍲 Tinned Soup🍍 Tinned Fruit🌸 Deodorant🐟️ Tinned Fish🥩 Tinned MeatSo far this year, 200 ...
08/06/2026

This week, we're running low on:

🍲 Tinned Soup
🍍 Tinned Fruit
🌸 Deodorant
🐟️ Tinned Fish
🥩 Tinned Meat

So far this year, 200 new families are finding themselves in food crisis each month and needing to access our services for the first time. Please donate if you can to help people in our community facing extreme hardship.

You can order via our online shop and set up a recurring donation here https://www.hackney.foodbank.org.uk/give-food or drop off at one of the many donation points around Hackney.

Thank you for your continued support!💚

Address

Hackney Foodbank, Wally Foster Community Centre, Homerton Road, London
London, London
E95QB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 2:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9am - 2:30pm
Friday 9am - 2:30pm

Telephone

+442072542464

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