Charity (no. 1148358)
Hammersmith and Fulham Food Bank
"prevents and relieves individuals in the borough from poverty by providing food parcels and more."
Who We Help, Why We Help & the Difference It Makes
The primary objective of the Hammersmith & Fulham foodbank is the prevention or relief of poverty in and around the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. In particular, but not exclusively by 1) the provision of emergency food parcels to individuals in need and/or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty; 2) providing practical advice and support to individuals, either directly or by referral to approved partner agencies; thereby enabling them to find lasting relief from financial hardship.
As well as offering emergency food parcels, we also offer wraparound support, and open drop-in sessions for the community, based at our Hub in W12.
Our Services Are
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We provide emergency food to people in crisis. We provide support to address the underlying reasons for this crisis. We campaign to end the need for foodbanks
Every day people in the UK go hungry. Many face a change in circumstances such as redundancy, relationship breakdown, disability or unexpected costs. Many are simply struggling to get by on low income, welfare benefits and high costs of living. As a nation, we know it isn’t right that anyone should be left hungry or living in extreme poverty. But while we work for long-term change, foodbanks like ours provide emergency food and compassionate, dignified support to people experiencing severe hardship.
Food donations
Non-perishable, in-date food is donated by the public at a range of places, such as libraries, schools, churches as well as supermarket collection points. Food can also be donated online via Bankuet. Large collections from local schools and businesses often take place as part of Harvest Festival and Christmas celebrations. Food is then sorted into emergency food parcels by our volunteers, to be given to people in crisis.
Food Vouchers
Foodbanks partner with a wide range of organisations and care professionals in the community such as doctors, school staff and health visitors to identify people in crisis and issue them with a foodbank voucher.
Food Parcels
Foodbank clients bring their voucher to their local foodbank centre where it can be redeemed for three days’ nutritionally balanced, non-perishable food.
Additional Support and Advice
Our volunteers have a conversation to see what additional support we can provide to try and resolve the crisis they are facing, so that hopefully they do not need Foodbank again in future. We partner with Citizens Advice Hammersmith and Fulham to provide advice on benefits, debt, employment, housing and domestic abuse. clients over a hot drink and are able to signpost people to agencies able to solve the longer-term problem
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Volunteers are the life blood of foodbanks. Your skills could be just what we need.
Volunteers are the driving force behind foodbanks. We have over 200 volunteers at H&F Foodbank and we are looking for committed volunteers who want to help make a real difference. See below the ways you could get involved.
- Helping at a Foodbank Centre Foodbank Centre Volunteer Role Profile
- Helping at The Hub Hub Volunteer Role Profile at Bloemfontein Road, White City. Read more here
- Helping in our Driver team Driver Volunteer Role Profile for helping get food stock to our centres as well as making deliveries to people’s homes.
- Helping in our Office Administration team Office Administration Role Profile
If you are looking to volunteer with us, please complete our volunteer application form.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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FAQs
Here are answers to frequently asked questions:
How does my organisation make a referral to the foodbank?
Our foodbank works with a range of local agencies who meet people at risk of going hungry. Citizens Advice, children’s centres and health visitors are just some of those who can make refer people to our foodbank by issuing them with a foodbank voucher. If you think that your organisation could help people by referring them to our foodbank, please get in touch with us to discuss becoming a registered voucher holder.
Where is my nearest foodbank centre?
Please go to the locations page to find the address and opening times of each of our foodbank centres. Please note you must have a foodbank voucher to receive help from the foodbank. If you don’t have a voucher please contact us to find out how to get a voucher.
What’s in a typical food parcel?
A typical food parcel contains a minimum of three days of nutritionally balanced, non-perishable, tinned and dried foods that have been donated by the local community. A typical food parcel includes: breakfast cereal, soup, pasta, rice, pasta sauce, baked beans, tinned meat, tinned vegetables, instant mash, UHT milk, tea, coffee, sugar, tinned dessert and biscuits. Some foodbanks also provide fresh produce if they are able to.
Can the parcel be adapted to special dietary requirements?
Our foodbank can usually adapt your food parcel to suit your dietary needs. Just let them know when you arrive with your voucher. We can provide specific parcels for a range of needs including people with diabetes, gluten intolerance, vegetarians and halal. We will also endeavour to adapt your parcel to accommodate any food allergies you indicate.
Will the food parcel cater for my whole family?
Our foodbank will adapt your food parcel according to the number of adults and children indicated on your voucher. They will also endeavour to provide foods that are age appropriate and in suitable quantities for your children. We can sometimes offer baby foods, but not SMA milk.
I have a baby, can you help with supplies of nappies and baby food?
Our foodbank usually carries a small stock of nappies and baby foods, which we can add to your parcel. Please let the foodbank know when you arrive if you need additional items for your baby. We will also signpost you to local provision of further support where possible.
What if I can’t get to the foodbank centre?
Our foodbank may be able to deliver your food parcel to your home, especially if you have mobility needs or are unwell. Please discuss this with the agency that refers you and get in touch with the foodbank directly to discuss this.
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