Basildon Foodbank

04/06/2026

'Period Poverty' affects many women in UK. With the help of our kind donors in Basildon, we are proudly supporting our community with these essential needs.

If you visit the Basildon Foodbank to collect a food parcel, please ask for menstrual products if you, or anyone at home, would like them. We have towels and tampons for all levels of need. We occasionally have incontinence products, so please ask 😊

Basildon Foodbank.
Basildon Borough Council Trussell Pitsea & Vange Community Group Eastgate Essex Library Service The Community Exchange - Basildon, Billericay & Wickford Open Road Vange St. Nicholas Church Laindon

15/05/2026

14/05/2026

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

Food donations are currently down, and demand for food parcels has not declined.

If you are able, we would be more than happy to receive non-perishable items at our Food Centre at 1 The Gore, SS14 2EA. Donations can be made between Monday to Thursday from 10:30 to 2pm.

Thank you for your generosity 🙂

11/05/2026

Let's be kind to one another 💚 - It goes a long way.




Eastgate
Trussell
Basildon Borough Council

Poverty and mental health are often treated as separate issues, but they’re connected in so many ways. These are just some of the links...

You never know what someone is going through. Let's lead with empathy and compassion - we’re all in the same storm, just in different boats 💚

07/05/2026

Heading to Asda Eastgate this weekend? 🛒

On Friday 8th May, Asda is helping us raise vital funds through a food drive at its stores.

If you’re able to, please pick up a few extra items to help us support people within the Basildon Community.

Thank you 💚

27/04/2026

27/04/2026

🌸 Spaces Still Available – Best Start for Mums (Bristol) 🌸

Are you a mum with a child under 2 looking for support connection?
Our FREE Best Start for Mums groups in Bristol still have a few spaces available!

These friendly, welcoming groups are a chance to:
✨ Meet other mums and build friendships
✨ Share experiences in a relaxed, supportive space
✨ Boost your confidence and wellbeing
✨ Take time for you, as well as your baby

📍 Locations & Times:
• Barton Hill Children's Centre – Mondays, 1–2:30pm (starting 11th May)
• Long Cross Children's Centre – Tuesdays, 1–2:30pm (starting 12th May)
• Knowle Children's Centre – Thursdays, 1–2:30pm (starting 7th May)

Find out more or make a referral (including self-referral):
https://homestartbsg.org.uk/bristol-groups/

North Bristol Children’s Centres East Bristol Children's Centres South Bristol Children Centre Hub

11/04/2026

At Basildon Foodbank, we’ve learned that it’s not just about food—it’s about creating a space where people feel welcomed, valued, and supported in times of crisis.

Support from Trussell helped us establish one of our centres, and additional funding from Essex Community Foundation (including the Acorn Fund) has enabled us to sustain and grow this work.

From that foundation, we’ve been able to go beyond food—offering people advice, guidance, and practical help towards stability.

We’re grateful to all our partners who make this possible.

👉 Take a look through the slides to see the impacts.

Community Foundation @ Basildon foodbank

31/03/2026

The Breast Screening Awareness Workshop was a great success.

Thanking everyone who made this possible. We look forward to future projects.


St. Nicholas Church Laindon
Trussell
Eastgate
Basildon Borough Council
Essex Library Service
The GREAT Pitsea market
The Community Exchange - Basildon, Billericay & Wickford
Open Road Vange