Welcome to Bishop’s Stortford Food Bank
Helping local
people in need
Click below if you need food
Your donation helps local people in need
The Food Bank is here to help anyone in Bishop’s Stortford and the surrounding villages experiencing a food crisis. Through the incredible support of the local community, we have the food, funds and volunteers to make sure no one goes hungry. If you need food, please ask for help. No one should have to go hungry – ever.
Food banks rely on goodwill and support. Over 90% of the food we distribute is given to us by the public – this is why donations are so vital.
3166
local people helped in 2024
1442
referrals received last year
90%
of food parcels made up from donations
£60K
annual running costs
Get help
How to get food
It’s quick and easy to get an emergency food box with our voucher referral system.
Our food boxes
We provide at least three days of non-perishable food for individuals, couples and families.
Other support
If you’re in financial crisis, we can suggest other organisations that offer free support.
FAQs
Do you need more information? Here are answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Amazing! Thank you for helping my family at a time where we are struggling. I’m so grateful.
Give help
Donate food
Our Food Bank relies on local support. Find out how to donate food for people in need.
Donate money
Every donation we receive helps to alleviate poverty in and around Bishop’s Stortford.
Other ways to help
Find out how you can organise a school, work or community collection to support us.
Volunteering
Interested in volunteering? Help us provide emergency food to local people in crisis.
Every financial gift we receive small or large is gratefully received and moves us closer to achieving our goal – without local help from individuals and businesses we just can’t achieve this.
Latest news
Spring Newsletter 2026
Posted: 18 June 2026
Yet again we have been overwhelmed by outstanding community support from our local schools, churches, community groups, local businesses, individual donors and fundraisers. We depend on those who dona...
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Summer Serenade Concert
Posted: 6 May 2026
Join the Bishop’s Stortford Gospel Choir for an uplifting evening of music at the Summer Serenade Concert on Sunday 5th July at 6pm, held at the Charis Centre in Bishop’s Stortford. This s...
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Community Education
Posted: 5 May 2026
Educating school children about the realities behind food poverty is a powerful way to build empathy, reduce stigma, and inspire a generation that is more aware, compassionate, and motivated to create...
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