The Hackney foodbank office will be closed from 12 noon Tuesday 24th December until 10.00am Thursday 2nd January 2020. Our warmest wishes to you for hope and human compassion this Christmas and New Year.

Unfortunately, the council is closing our road, Cherbury St, on that day. This will mean you will not be able to access our warehouse from New North Road.

WE ARE RUNNING A REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR THIS YEAR. The food items that you donate will be used to help individuals and families who are really struggling over the festive season.

School holidays can be a tough time for families on a tight budget, especially if they rely on free school meals during term time. The lunch club offers free nutritious, cooked meals for families with young children (up to age 12).

Sometimes you may not know what to donate, so we thought we’d give a quick update to let you know what we’re currently running low on.

We commit to ensuring you receive appropriate training and support. The volunteers at each foodbank are very much a team and if you are willing to give your time you will find it a very rewarding role.

A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.

With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she's helping to make the festive season special for those struggling.

The Trussell Trust, along with dozens of representatives from its UK network of foodbanks, were in parliament yesterday speaking with MPs and Peers about the work they do to combat hunger and poverty.