VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

We’re looking for two volunteers to help us to manage our stock on Mondays. Shifts are 8:30 – 1pm and 1pm – 4pm. This would suit someone who is physically fit and happy to move food stock around the site.

We also need two volunteer drivers. One on a Monday 1-3:30pm and one on a Thursday 10am-12:30pm. These volunteers will be delivering food packages to clients who are unable to get to the Foodbank during our twice-weekly sessions. This would suit people who are comfortable chatting to our clients when they deliver.

If you’re interested, please contact us on [email protected].

9 Oct 23

Goodbye to Fr Dominic

Fr Dominic passed away on 2nd October 2023 after a short illness.  We are deeply shocked and saddened by his death.  He was our founder, our host and our inspiration. In 2012 he understood the need for a Foodbank in this community, and he did not rest until we were established. He was absolutely dedicated […]

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7 Oct 23

We’ve fed over 7,000 people so far this year

The numbers are in! We’re three-quarters of the way through the year and we have helped feed over 7,200 people (up 5% on this time last year) and distributed fuel vouchers worth over £21,000. We’ve helped with water bills via our Affinity Water Scheme and our family lunches this summer welcomed 410 children from 188 […]

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17 Sep 23

Cheryl runs for the Foodbank

One of our lovely volunteers, Cheryl Trott, challenged herself to run a half marathon in aid of the Foodbank and raised £2,000. Cheryl said: “So I decided to set myself a challenge in my 60th year. I hate running and am not a natural at it so why I have entered a half marathon is […]

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17 Jul 23

Affinity Water supports the Borehamwood Foodbank

We are absolutely delighted to be able to offer grants to our clients to help with their water bills if they are an account holder with Affinity Water.  This scheme will be operated by Affinity Water themselves, but we are in a position to make referrals, potentially providing a £50 credit to your water bill. […]

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8 Jun 23

Borehamwood Foodbank marks 10 years of operation 

Borehamwood Foodbank marked its 10th Anniversary with an event held in the Council Chamber at Civic Offices, hosted by Hertsmere Borough Council on Sunday 4 June.  In attendance were volunteers, trustees, staff, supporters, partners and local councillors.  Also in attendance were Deputy Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, Dr Ros Taylor, Deputy Mayor of Hertsmere, Cllr Richard Butler, Mayoress […]

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16 Apr 23

British Red Cross joins our financial inclusion partnership

From Monday, 17 April, we’ll be joined by the British Red Cross as part of our financial inclusion partnership. They will be offering clients a support and advocacy service. Alongside the Citizen Advice Bureau, they can help fill in forms, get papers together for debt counselling. Apply for grants, log complaints, etc. We’re working on […]

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9 Apr 23

April and May opening hours

In April, we’ll be closed on Monday, 10 April, but back open again on Thursday, 13 April as usual. In May there are three Bank Holidays. We’ll be closed on Monday 1 and 29 May, but we will open on Monday, 8 May. We will open as usual every Thursday in May.

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2 Apr 23

Our Spring Family Lunches are back!

We know the school holidays can put extra pressure on families. So, we’re hosting two free lunch sessions 11am – 1pm on Wednesday 5 and 12 April. Anyone with school age children can come along for a fun-filled arts, crafts and games session and pick up kids’ food bags and hot food to take away.

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1 Apr 23

Fuel grants are coming back!

    Thanks to generous donations from Affinity Water and Hertsmere Community Fund, we can offer fuel grants again over the coming weeks. As more and more people are having to choose between heating and eating and energy prices rises remain so high, fuel grants allow us to help take that decision away – albeit […]

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18 Mar 23

The Rotary Club of Elstree & Borehamwood and London Rotary District 1130 Foundation

Thanks to The Rotary Club of Elstree & Borehamwood and London Rotary District 1130 Foundation for their very generous donation of £1,800. These funds were pledged specifically to support us in our Winter Wellness programme this year. We used the funds to provide much needed items, including blankets, duvets, hot water bottles and flasks. Thanks to the wonderful support of […]

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