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Uttlesford Foodbank

We provide emergency food and practical support to people in their hardest moments. We also work with partners and local communities to ensure everyone gets the right help long before they need a food bank.

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How can we help you?

Get emergency food

If you need help, we can provide an emergency food parcel. We can help you find out where to get a food voucher for emergency food.

Get emergency food
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Items we need

As of 09/12/2025

  • Bags for life
  • Brown sauce
  • Christmas chocolates/biscuits
  • Christmas puddings
  • Cleaning spray
  • Cooking sauce in jars
  • Cooking sauce in packets
  • Crackers
  • Gravy granules
  • Household Cleaner
  • Long-life milk
  • Mayonnaise
  • Mince pies
  • Multipack crisps/ snacks
  • Nappies - size 6
  • Noodles
  • Pasta packets (microwavable)
  • Rice
  • Salad cream
  • Savoury snacks
  • Snacks (e.g. crisps, cereal bars, etc)
  • Squash
  • Tinned pasta
  • Tinned spaghetti
  • Tomato sauce
  • Turkey gravy granules
  • Washing powder
  • Washing up liquid

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Donate food

From online shopping to supermarket donations, there are lots of ways you can donate food and other essentials.
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Donate money

Financial donations help us provide food and practical support to people who need it.
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Volunteer

Find out how you can make a difference in the local community across a range of volunteer roles.