• We leave boxes for donations outside our churches. Please continue to put things into them. A good time to do this is when the church is open or on Mondays when Doug will be in the porch from 9.30-10am.

• …And PRAY!

If you are in need of support with food whether you live alone, as a couple or a family, please contact Revd Mark Payne for help.

Ever walked into the supermarket, seen the Foodbank box and wondered what Foodbank needs this month? Have you tried the app BanktheFood? This app pings whenever you approach one of Braintree Area Foodbank donations points and will give you an up-to-date list of the items needed .

Vanessa, Communications Manager at Braintree Area Foodbank, writes:

As you all know we are not just a place where people can get a food parcel, we are also making a real difference to those in food poverty get back on their feet.  I would like to take this opportunity to introduce my new colleague Emma.

"Hello I'm Emma and I've just joined the Braintree Area Foodbank team and am inspired by all the great work they are doing to help people in the Braintree District. Winter hits people facing hunger hardest and many local people are struggling to put food on the table and we are needing to raise extra funds to purchase more food and essentials so we can be there for more people.  

I am looking to create new partnerships with companies and organisations in the Braintree District in 2026. Whether its fundraising events, such as  sponsored walks, or afternoon tea fundraisers or creative new collaborations we would love to work together and make a real difference for our community and raise awareness too. If you want to make a real tangible difference in Braintree district by supporting our work in some way please do get in touch with me at partnerships@braintreearea.foodbank.org.uk I would love to hear from you.

As one of our previous service users said: "The support I received extended far beyond food; it provided stability, guidance, and hope at a time when I had nowhere else to turn.” Our aim is to provide wrap around support to people in our community to provide food and support and tackle the root causes of poverty. Our Winter Appeal flyer is attached too alongside Vanessa's shopping list and we would be so grateful if you could print out and put in any communal areas so that other people can also join together with us and help make a difference and end hunger in our district. “

Thank you so much for any support you give. We really appreciate it. 

Donating via JustGiving

We are now accepting monetary donations via JustGiving.  If anyone is interested in making a donation they can click on this link or search JustGiving ‘s website.