Food Bank Chingford & Highams Park
How To Get Support
We believe no one should go hungry or feel unable to seek support.
Highams Park Hub provides a supportive, non-judgemental service where everyone is treated with dignity and respect — a place for the community, run by the community.
At This Waltham Forest Food Hub
Who Can Receive Support?
Residents of Highams Park and Chingford: Our services are available to those living in the E4 postcode area.
Referred by a Professional: To ensure fairness and privacy, we require all applicants to be referred by a professional.
This could be a:
– Social Housing Officer
– GP or Healthcare Provider
– School Staff
– Social Worker
– Charity or Welfare Organisation
– Other recognised professionals
If you are having trouble finding a professional to refer you then please get in contact and we may be able to provide some advice.
Referral Submission
Your chosen referee will complete our referral form, providing details about your situation
Form Submission
The completed form can be submitted in two ways:
1) E-mail to highamsparkfoodaid@gmail.com
2) In Person, if required, you may drop the physical form into the Hub at All Saints Church between Tuesday and Thursday when we’re open.
Confirmation
Once we receive the referral, we’ll contact you to get you to come into the Hub to confirm your details and discuss any specific food preferences or dietary needs. We would require a proof of ID when you visit us.
Collection
After confirmation, you’ll be assigned a time to collect your food aid. Our collection times are:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11am – 1pm
Location: All Saints Church, Church Avenue, Highams Park, London E4 9QZ
Attendance
We encourage you to attend in person to choose the items you need. If you’re unable to make your allocated slot, please contact us to rearrange.
Look How Much Kindness Has Spread
Bags of food given out including 700+ emergency bags
20,000+
total Meals provided to leyton sixth form
14,000+
total hot meals served at the hub cafe
3,000+
total people helped across 3,800+ households
8,600+
Important Notes & Contact Information
No Direct Applications: We do not accept direct applications; all support is provided through professional referrals.
Privacy: Your personal information will be kept confidential and used only to provide support. You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
If you have questions or need more information, please reach out:
Email: highamsparkfoodaid@gmail.com
Phone: +44 7395 105032
Website: https://www.hphub.co.uk/
Address: All Saints Church, Church Avenue, London, E4 9QZ
We’re here to support you.
No one should go hungry, and together, we can make sure everyone in our community has enough to eat.
Hear It For Yourself
Hear from those we’ve helped; real stories of resilience, hope, and the impact of Highams Park Hub.
The food bank really helps me with the basics… I can feed my children with real food and cook from scratch.
N.
Beneficiary
This Hub is really helping me – I can have vegetables, I can have milk for my kids, so it’s really helpful and it’s saving my budget.
V.
Beneficiary
The food… is really helpful but having people to chat to is great. It is almost the highlight of their week.
A.
Beneficiary
The food bank has also been a great place to meet people for a chat and a coffee which has helped me so much.
E.
Beneficiary
Kindly Supported By
The Hub Cafe
Looking for a warm, welcoming space?Join us every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 1pm & Wednesdays from 11am to 2pm at The Hub Café for a warm drink, friendly conversation and community support. No referrals needed; everyone is welcome!
Join us every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am to 1pm & Wednesdays from 11am to 2pm at The Hub Café for a warm drink, friendly conversation and community support.No referrals needed; everyone is welcome!
No referrals needed; everyone is welcome!
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anyone walk into a food bank?
If you need food urgently, you can visit us at All Saints Church, Church Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9QZ where we’ll see how to best support you, while you use our free community cafe to have lunch. We do require a referral form to support you on an ongoing basis
We are fortunate to have the support of many local supermarkets, including Tesco, Morrisons & Waitrose, who give us excess food at the end of the day. We have a team of volunteer evening drivers who pick up this food and bring it to the Hub – get in touch here if you’d like to join the team.
Do food banks take out-of-date tins in the UK?
No, food banks do not accept tins that are out of date. It’s important to make sure all food is safe to eat. Please check the date before donating.
Highams Park Hub is a part of All Saints Church, Highams Park (Charity number: 1193213)
Opening times
Tuesdays 11am-1pm, Wednesdays 11am-2pm & Thursdays 11am-1pm
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