Good Afternoon to you all, 

Is spring on the way? In our garden I am starting to see some Daffodil shoots! 

Another good week for us at Thurrock Foodbank,  as after our appeal for some storage area we have had a wonderful offer to look after our washing liquids for a short term, The donation will be moved tomorrow afternoon. We are so thankful to all those that offered their support. We are still pursuing a longer term solution for our storage, and we have had some wonderful offers which we are now exploring. If you know of a space or area we could utilise we we are happy to explore any ideas.

This week we remember George, one of our long standing volunteers at Gateway People Centre. When I first joined Thurrock Foodbank, I used to be able to visit GPC regularly, and George would always give a warm welcome, telling jokes, and stories, sometimes playing his Harmonica. Even when he struggled with his mobility George would be there talking to people reassuring them that we would help them in their situation. He was always keen to offer a cup of tea and a biscuit. George will certainly be missed by us all.

Please see the attached invitation to join Thurrock Foodbank for breakfast on 17th February 2026. 

This will be an opportunity to hear about our work with our partners and to celebrate what we have been able to achieve with your support throughout 2025 helping those in need across our community. We look forward to sharing our journey, connecting with you, and thanking you for the role you play in supporting our vital work. We do hope you can join us. 

Demand remains fairly steady and we are still seeing a reducing trend of 6.5% compared to the same period last year. However we are still helping those who are finding themselves in desperate circumstances!

Despite having a busy warehouse we still have low stocks on some of our most basic items that are required to make up a balanced food parcel.

These items include:
Tinned Potatoes

Long Life Milk
Fruit Juice/ Squash
Tinned Meats (Currys, Stew, Chilli Con Carne etc)
Desserts (Custard, Rice Pudding, Jellies, Sponge Puddings, Tinned Fruit)
Mashed Potato

We really value your support with any donations whether it be a financial donation or a food donation, we really do appreciate your support, however large or small, as the saying goes. "Every Little Helps" It all goes towards our work seeking to bless the community of Thurrock

If you require any further information or would to discuss any aspect of our work in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact me,

Thank you so much for your support

Best Regards