News
21 Aug 23
St Mary’s Church Ladies Guild
Last week it was lovely to meet with the ladies of St Mary’s Church Ladies Guild. We had a lovely afternoon talking about our work and how we operate and it is always good to understand people’s different perspectives regarding the existence of Foodbanks. It was a really good afternoon with lots of discussion about […]
21 Aug 23
Sainsbury’s Store Collection
Thank you to everyone who donated to our recent collection at Sainsburys Chafford Hundred including these two young people, we were delighted to collect 744kg of food and £139 in our collection bucket. Huge thanks to all our volunteers and to Tracy and Kelly from Sainsburys for all their support.
14 Jul 23
Morrisons Food Drive 17th – 23rd July
At Thurrock Foodbank we rely on the support from our local community in order to help people facing hardship. We’re incredibly grateful to our local Morrisons who will be running a food drive in their Corringham store next week where you would be able to donate items for us while you shop. This food drive […]
14 Jul 23
Meadowview Ward collection point
In March a new food collection point was set up in Meadowview Ward at Thurrock Hospital, Long Lane, Grays. It was set up by ward clerk Karina Gittleson, housekeeper Kelly Polley and support worker Tracy Hart. Since March 243kg of food has been collected which is great. Huge thanks to Karina, Kelly and Tracy setting […]
3 Jul 23
Pets at Home
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers Katie and Liz and everyone who supported the launch event at Pets at Home – West Thurrock. We are pleased to say that over the three days, the total donations weighed in at an amazing 323kg! Our collection point remains in the store as a permanent donation point, so […]
3 Jul 23
Asda Collection result
We are delighted to say our recent collection at Asda Tilbury was a huge success! The food collected over the three days weighed an amazing 894.4kg and £88.12 was collected in our money bucket. Thank you so much to all the shoppers who gave so generously and to our amazing volunteers. Special thank you to community champion […]
21 May 23
Can you do an online shop for us?
Did you know you can have an online shopping order delivered direct to us at Thurrock Foodbank warehouse. Make sure you arrange delivery to our address Thurrock Foodbank, 2 – 4 Chase Road, Corringham SS17 7QH and choose a delivery spot between 9.15am – 2.30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays.
13 Apr 23
Harris Academy South Ockendon
On 5th April we collected an amazing donation from Harris Academy in South Ockendon weighing in at 240.2kg. We cannot thank you enough for your kindness and generosity towards helping people in crisis in Thurrock. We really appreciate the support we get from our Thurrock schools, they play a vital role in what we do […]
5 Apr 23
Stock shortage
We need your help! If you have the means to help us, please do. We have numerous ways to donate – via our website – www.thurrock.foodbank.org.uk via our Amazon wish list – https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/23NO6ZVA9Q429?ref_=wl_share You can donate items at the Warehouse – 2-4 Chase Road, Corringham, Essex, SS17 7QH, open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm Via […]
1 Apr 23
Easter Distribution Centre and Warehouse changes
We have changes to our distribution centres and warehouse openings over the Easter holiday. See poster:-