News

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.  

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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:-

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20 Mar 23

Rotary Donation

The Rotary Club held its annual Cheque Presentation Lunch at Orsett Hall on Thursday 2nd March, to distribute the funds collected for their chosen Christmas charities. The Club President said, “From mid-December until Christmas Eve we held public collections, ran 10 Sleigh Routes around the streets of Thurrock, a static display here at Orsett Hall […]

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2 Mar 23

Stanley’s Crochet Workshop

We were delighted to welcome Stanley Jackson of Stanley’s Crochet Workshop to our warehouse this week. Stanley brought with him a donation of 71kg.  Since Stanley started collecting for us in December 2021 he has donated a massive 168.3kg all by selling the beautiful items he crochets.  Stanley we think you are a superstar with […]

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23 Feb 23

Donation from Howard Tenens Logistic

On Monday 20th February 2023, we received a very generous donation from Howard Tenans Logistics weighing in at 874.7kg. This included 2 pallets of tagliatelle, 2 pallets of Mama’s puffs and 2 pallets Nutoka Biscuits. Without these kind donations our Foodbank would not survive. Howard Tenens have been supporting Thurrock Foodbank for a number years […]

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