Hackney Foodbank
Emergency food and essentials for people in crisis across Hackney.
You will be met with kindness and dignity by volunteers who want to help.
About this service
Hackney Foodbank provides a 3-day emergency food parcel containing shelf-stable items and sometimes fresh produce. It is there for residents of Hackney facing a financial crisis. There is no charge for using it. You need a referral before support can start. Opening times are specific days and times per location; phone line open Mon-Fri 10am-2pm. Asking for help with food is more common than most people realise, and you do not need to explain yourself. Getting the basics sorted can give you room to think about the next step.
How they can help you
Provides a 3-day emergency food parcel containing shelf-stable items and sometimes fresh produce.
What to expect
A warm welcome, a short chat about your situation, and a food parcel prepared for you.
What to bring
A valid food bank voucher (electronic or paper).
Who it's for
Residents of Hackney facing a financial crisis.
Eligibility
Voucher required from a referring agency (e.g., GP, school, or social worker).
Referral needed
A referral from a healthcare professional or social worker may be required to access this service
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Voucher required from a referring agency (e.g., GP, school, or social worker).
- Opening hours
- Specific days and times per location; phone line open Mon-Fri 10am-2pm
- Referral requirements
- A referral from a healthcare professional or social worker may be required to access this service
Contact
020 7254 2464info@hackney.foodbank.org.ukVisit WebsiteMain Warehouse: Florence Bennett Centre, Cherbury St, N1 6TL (plus 5 distribution sites)Report a problem with this listing
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Cost
Free
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Contact
020 7254 2464info@hackney.foodbank.org.ukVisit WebsiteMain Warehouse: Florence Bennett Centre, Cherbury St, N1 6TL (plus 5 distribution sites)Report a problem with this listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report goes into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free