our vision

our team

Meet the team who are working towards a hunger-free Hackney. We currently have over 70 amazing, active and dedicated volunteers who regularly help us and ensure we keep the food and support flowing for people in crisis.

Our staff team

  • Adelle carney

    Finance assistant

  • Alex Chase

    Food Network Coordinator

  • Anna Bonato

    Head of Food Distribution and Volunteering

  • Arianna Sommariva

    Volunteer Manager

  • Daniel Mccullock

    Warehouse Manager

  • Farhan Jaisin

    Community Change Manager

  • henry jiggins

    Warehouse Assistant Manager

  • Jenna Fansa

    Head of Communications & Fundraising

  • Johan Ekelund

    Referral Agencies Consultant

  • John Pearson

    Centre and Volunteer Supervisor

  • Julia

    Centre & Volunteer Supervisor

  • Lara Callaway

    Caseworker

  • Merline Tete

    Admin and Casework Support Officer

  • Michelle Ballentyne

    Head of Finance

  • pat fitzsimons

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Sahar Ahmed

    Warehouse Assistant

  • sally newsom

    Corporate Partnerships Manager

  • Shekhul Islam

    Driver and Distribution Centre Assistant

  • shell tran

    Communications Manager

  • Valentina

    Caseworker

our volunteers

Our work is made possible by a fantastic team of over 180 volunteers - thank you all so much!

You can find out more about volunteering with Hackney Foodbank here.

The Board

  • caroline o'Brien

    Trustee

  • Chris Pile

    Trustee

  • Fatima Habib

    Chair of Trustees

  • Fiona Anderson

    Trustee

  • Kamila Przybyszewska

    Trustee

  • Kate Wilkinson

    Trustee

  • Mark Boisson

    Trustee

  • michael johnson

    Trustee

  • Sarah Forrest

    Treasurer

  • Tim Bethel

    Trustee

 want to get involved?

Join our team and help us work towards a hunger-free Hackney!