3Food4U

19/06/2026

Wonderful email from Claire Moore, headteacher
Woodcroft School regarding our funded day trip to the Zoo for their students.

Dear Pesh,
On behalf of everyone at Woodcroft School, I would like to extend our sincere thanks for your wonderful support from you and your team and making it possible for our pupils to visit Hertfordshire zoo.
The experience provided our pupils with so many valuable opportunities to develop their communication, social interaction, confidence and independence skills and just the most memorable day for all. For many of our children, these real-life experiences are incredibly important and create lasting memories as well as opportunities for learning that simply cannot be replicated in the classroom.
We were especially grateful for the wonderful lunch that was provided and for the kindness, patience and enthusiasm shown by your volunteers throughout the day. Their support helped to make the visit a truly positive and inclusive experience for all of our pupils.
Please convey my gratitude to everyone involved. Their generosity and commitment made a real difference, and we are extremely thankful for the warm welcome we received.

Thank you once again for your support.
With kindest regards,
Claire

Claire Moore
Headteacher
Woodcroft School

❤️ Want to get involved?
✔ Volunteer with us
✔ Donate good-quality items to our charity shop
✔ Support our Community Supermarket
✔ Partner with us as a business or community group
✔ Help spread the word about the services we provide
Together, we are building stronger, healthier and more connected communities.

Contact us at:
[email protected]
07973 166940

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18/06/2026

🌭🎉 A fantastic afternoon celebrating the incredible volunteers who make our community stronger! Thank you to everyone who joined the 3Food4U Community BBQ and to Ashbrook Court Care Home for their wonderful hospitality and support.

Together, we’re making a real difference—providing food, friendship, and hope to those who need it most. 💚

A huge thank you to all our volunteers, partners, and supporters. We couldn’t do it without you!

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15/06/2026

💚 OUR EPPING COMMUNITY HUB IS MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE 💚
Just a few weeks after opening, our new 3Food4U Epping Community Hub has become a vital lifeline for local people.
Every Friday, nearly 50 families now access our FREE Surplus Food Hub, helping put food on the table during increasingly challenging times. No referrals, no assessments, no judgement – just support when it's needed most.
But that's only part of the story.
Hundreds of local residents are also visiting our Community Supermarket and Charity Shop every week, where they can purchase affordable food, clothing, household items, toys, books and everyday essentials at a fraction of high street prices.
Our Hub is about much more than food. It's a place where people can connect, build friendships and improve their wellbeing. We are continuing to expand our programme of health and wellbeing activities, creating opportunities for people of all ages to stay active, learn new skills and combat loneliness.
By redistributing surplus food and donated goods, we're not only supporting local families but also preventing tonnes of perfectly good items from ending up in landfill – helping both people and the planet.
A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers, supporters, donors and community partners who have helped make this possible. Together, we're creating something special for Epping and the wider district.
📍 3Food4U Epping Community Hub Europa House, Bower Hill, Epping CM16 7BN
🕘 Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-4pm 🍎 Free Surplus Food Hub every Friday, 1pm-2pm 🛍 Charity Shop & Community Supermarket 🤝 Volunteers always welcome
💚 HOW YOU CAN HELP 💚
✅ Visit our Charity Shop and Community Supermarket ✅ Donate quality clothing, household items and food ✅ Volunteer a few hours a week ✅ Tell friends, family and neighbours about our services ✅ Partner with us if you're a local business ✅

Every donation, every volunteer hour, every share and every purchase helps us support more local families and keep our doors open for those who need us most.
Please like, comment and share this post to help us reach more people. Together, we can ensure nobody in our community has to face hardship alone.

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14/06/2026

🌭☀️ A Huge Thank You to Ashbrook Court Care Home ☀️🌭
We had a wonderful afternoon at our volunteer BBQ, generously hosted and organised by the amazing team at Ashbrook Court Care Home.
A special thank you to Lorna Morey and the team for their incredible hospitality and ongoing support of 3Food4U. Events like this remind us how important community partnerships are in helping us support local people.
The afternoon was also an opportunity to recognise some of our incredible long-serving volunteers, who received 5-Year King's Award for Voluntary Service Crystal Replica Trophies and Service Appreciation Certificates in recognition of their dedication.
💬 Lorna Morey said: "It was wonderful to celebrate the volunteers whose kindness and dedication make such a difference to so many lives."
We're always looking for new volunteers, community partners and supporters. If you'd like to get involved with our award-winning charity, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected] 🌐 www.3food4u.org
Together, we can achieve so much more. 💚

Link to photos
https://photos.app.goo.gl/db74SPbZteB2WY6t6

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New Community CentreThe new 3Food4U Community Centre at 47 Highbridge Street Waltham Abbey EN9 1BD is available to frontline agencies, charities, and community groups for FREE to deliver health, wellbeing and educational activities/sessions for free or subsidised to the public. It has a large open s...

14/06/2026

A day to remember! 🌞 Despite the weather, smiles shone through as pupils from Woodcroft School enjoyed a special trip to Hertfordshire Zoo, made possible by our amazing volunteers and supporters. 🦁💚

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11/06/2026

🛋️ QUALITY SECOND-HAND FURNITURE – GREAT PRICES! 🛏️

Looking for affordable furniture without compromising on quality? Come and browse our fantastic range of quality pre-loved furniture at unbeatable prices!

✨ Dining tables & chairs
✨ Solid wood desks & office furniture
✨ Bureau cabinets & storage units
✨ Bedroom furniture
✨ Beds & mattresses
✨ Sofas & much more!

Whether you’re furnishing a whole house, upgrading a room, or simply looking for a bargain, we have something for every style and budget.

📍 3Food4U – Epping Hub
Bower Hill Industrial Estate
Epping, Essex CM16 7BN

💷 Fantastic prices
🔄 New stock arriving regularly
🏠 Lots more in store than shown in the photos

Pop in and browse our ever-changing selection, or message us for more information.

Quality furniture at prices you’ll love!


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09/06/2026

💪🧘‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Looking for a FREE way to get fitter, stronger, and more confident?

Join our FREE Together Stronger 6-week exercise programme designed to improve balance, strength, mobility, and flexibility in a fun, friendly, and supportive environment.

✅ Improve balance & stability
✅ Build strength & confidence
✅ Increase mobility & flexibility
✅ Stay active & independent
✅ Completely FREE to attend!

Suitable for all abilities, with seated and standing exercises and support throughout.

📅 Starts Monday 15th June
⏰ 10:30am – 11:30am
📍 3Food4U Community Centre, 47 Highbridge Street, Waltham Abbey

📞 07300 887625
📧 [email protected]

💚 Everyone is welcome – no referral needed!

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08/06/2026

Memory Club Café join us this Thursday 🌞

Date: Thursday, 11th June
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Loughton Club
Station Road, Loughton

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🕑 2:00 pm – Welcome & Refreshments ☕🍪
•⁠ ⁠Guests and carers arrive
•⁠ ⁠Tea, coffee, and biscuits served
•⁠ ⁠Enjoy some familiar singalong background music to create a warm and relaxed atmosphere

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🕝 2:30 pm – Guest Singer: Steve 🎤🎶
•⁠ ⁠A lively and friendly singalong session
•⁠ ⁠Feel free to get up, dance, and join in the fun

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🕞 3:15 pm – Bingo
•⁠ ⁠A selection of lovely prizes to be won

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🕞 3:30 pm – Chair-Based Exercise with Gillian 🪑💪
•⁠ ⁠Gentle, fun movements suitable for everyone

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🕓 4:00 pm – Finish & Farewell 💜
•⁠ ⁠Thank you for joining us — we hope you had a wonderful afternoon

•⁠ ⁠Next session: Thursday, 9th July ❤️