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WHAT’S ON: NEIL MARTINSON GIVES FREE TALK ON PHOTO EXHIBITION IN SUPPORT OF HACKNEY FOODBANK
Neil Martinson gives a free talk on Sunday 13 November about his widely acclaimed photography of Hackney in the 70’s and 80’s and raises money for Hackney Foodbank.
RUN YOUR OWN REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR FOR HACKNEY FOODBANK
You can support people in crisis this year by running your own Reverse Advent Calendar in the lead up to Christmas and collecting our most needed items for Hackney Foodbank.
TRICK OR EAT INITIATIVE WITH LOCAL BUYERS CLUB
For the fourth year running, the Local Buyers Club is running Trick or Eat which collects donations for Hackney Foodbank during Halloween.
Current Vacancies
Hackney Foodbank are looking for compassionate people who want to help local people in crisis and apply for our new roles!
What's on: Hackney Foodbank Exhibition in partnership with Museum of the Home
Museum of the Home and Hackney Foodbank are proud to host an exhibition of photographs taken by visitors to the food bank. Open to view Friday 7 October to Sunday 30 October 2022.
What's on: Photographer Neil Martinson to launch exhibition and raise funds for Hackney Foodbank
It’s a Hackney you might not have seen before and you can view and buy these photos of Hackney from photographer Neil Martinson on exhibition to support the Hackney Foodbank.
Oldfield and Painsthorpe Road Play Streets raises funds for Hackney Foodbank
Oldfield and Painsthorpe Road Play Streets put on a street party with lots of activities to raise money for two local charities. The community event raised £655 for Hackney Foodbank and we are so grateful for their continued efforts to support the community.
Hackney Foodbank hosts APPG event on Ending the Need for Food Banks.
In May, we hosted a roundtable for the All-Party Parliamentary Group (AAPG) and gave MPs an honest look into the tough situation facing Hackney Foodbank.
10 years of Hackney Foodbank
2022 marks 10 years of Hackney Foodbank supporting local people who are in crisis or trapped in poverty with compassion and dignity.
Easter Lunch Club - Free Packed Lunches for Children
Hackney Foodbank will be handing out free children’s packed lunches* from all our distribution centres during the Easter Holidays.
Pat Fitzsimons joins Hackney Foodbank to lead the organisation’s continued transformation
Hackney Foodbank is delighted to announce the appointment of Pat Fitzsimons as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Hackney Foodbank's Financial Inclusion Project with Fair Money Advice
Hackney Foodbank’s mission is to support people who are in crisis or trapped in poverty with compassion and dignity. We believe in a hunger-free Hackney where everyone can afford to eat.
Hackney Electricity and Gas Voucher Scheme
Hackney Council in partnership with East End Citizen Advice has adapted the support for residents through the gas and electricity voucher scheme.
Take part in our 40 for 40 challenge this Lent
With the rising cost of living crisis and people struggling to afford food living locally, it is important that we can continue to support people in crisis throughout the Easter period.
Current Vacancies - New People and Training Manager, Distribution Centre Supervisors and Finance Manager
Hackney Foodbank entered into its 10th year of opening its doors this year and with many exciting projects on the horizon for 2022 at a pivotal time, we are looking for compassionate people to apply for our new roles!
February Lunch Club - Free Packed Lunches for Children This Half Term
Hackney Foodbank will be handing out free children's packed lunches from all of our distribution centres during the February half term.
December Lunch Club - Free packed lunches for children this half term
Hackney Foodbank will be handing out free children's packed lunches from all of our distribution centres during the December half term.
Hackney Foodbank festive season opening hours for distribution centres
Hackney Foodbank's distribution centres will remain open until the following dates and times.
150 Hackney businesses sign up to increased London Living Wage
It’s a new milestone for Hackney’s businesses with 150 employers now signed up for an increased London Living Wage, which was announced on Monday.
Hackney Foodbank urges community to donate to food collection in Tesco stores this Christmas
For millions of families, Christmas is one of the toughest times of the year as they struggle to put food on the table and heat their homes. That’s why Hackney Foodbank is asking shoppers in Hackney to donate to Tesco’s annual winter food collection.