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30 May 25

Friday Food for Thought

This week at Chipping Barnet Foodbank we have turned our attention to equity, diversion and inclusion (EDI). DI in the context of a food bank refers to principles and practices that ensure equitable access to food assistance while respecting and embracing the diversity of the community we serve. EDI is important because food insecurity disproportionately […]

1 May 25

Thank you to The Mayor’s Fund for London

Over the Easter holidays, we were thrilled to receive some Take & Make kits from The Mayor’s Fund for London. These brilliant recipe kits made it possible for local families to cook nutritious meals together at home, bringing joy and connection through food. A huge thank you to The Mayor’s Fund for London for supporting […]

1 Apr 25

Spring Statement – How might it affect you?

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1 Apr 25

On-site support available in April 2025

In April, we will be providing an amazing range of on-site support here are the food bank. We can help with things like navigating the benefits system, debt support, help with IT, legal advice, getting back into employment and much more! Please see below to find out what support you can access and when. Contact […]

5 Mar 25

Donate to us for Lent

Today marks the start of Lent. Are you taking part in Lent? Are you able to support us during Lent this year? We urgently need food donations to make sure we can be there for everyone who needs us in our community. Picking up a few extra items at the shops to donate makes a […]

1 Mar 25

On-site support available in March 2025

In March, we will be providing an amazing range of on-site support here are the food bank. We can help with things like navigating the benefits system, debt support, help with IT, legal advice, getting back into employment and much more! Please see below to find out what support you can access and when. Contact […]

27 Feb 25

Tackling child poverty in Britain must be made a priority!

Tackling child poverty in Britain must be made a priority! “Andrew Forsey highlights a simple policy change that would provide much-needed meals, while Stewart Lansley says poverty and inequality are umbilically linked.” – The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com

19 Feb 25

Barnet’s Food Security Crisis! Recommendation 6 from our Summit!

Food is a human right, not a privilege! We’re urging the London Borough of Barnet to become a ‘Right to Food’ borough, ensuring community consultation before decisions that could impact the food security of residents are made. There was no appropriate consultation when the decision was made to withdraw funding for the Barnet Food Hub […]

18 Feb 25

Barnet’s Food Security Crisis! Recommendation 5 from our Summit!

29 out of 33 London councils are London Living Wage employers according to the Living Wage Foundation. The London Borough of Barnet is not one of them and we see too many working people, often subcontracted to the council, attending our food banks! Fair wages are key to fighting food insecurity. Let’s make sure working […]

17 Feb 25

Barnet’s Food Security Crisis! Recommendation 4 from our Summit!

Breaking the cycle of poverty starts with jobs! We are calling on Barnet Council to proactively create a system to formally link food bank clients with council-reserved job opportunities. This is especially the case with the Section 106 construction opportunities linked to the extensive building developments in the borough. Employment = empowerment!

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