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AN INDEPENDENT FOODBANK
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

Bow Foodbank is a charity that exists to provide food and emergency items to people in crisis in Tower Hamlets.

Our approach is welcoming and friendly, offering our clients dignity and understanding within a non-judgmental environment.

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BOW
FOODBANK

BOW FOODBANK
Bow Community Hall
William Place, London, E3 5ED

Tower Hamlets residents sessions:

Click and Collect:
  • Tuesdays 12:30 pm to 4 pm (Order by 1 pm Sunday)
  • Fridays 8 am to 12 pm (Order by 9 pm Wednesday)
Come and see us:
  • Tuesdays 10 am to 12 pm
  • Thursdays 10 am to 1 pm

Open session – Non Tower Hamlets Residents welcome:

  • Wednesdays 14:00 to 19:00

E: Info@bowfoodbank.org
T: 07398 776145

Phone lines closed Friday to Sunday

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BETHNAL GREEN
FOODBANK

BETHNAL GREEN FOODBANK (CLOSED)

*As of 31st July 2024 this location is closed. Please visit our Bow location

DONATE

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We are always happy to receive food donations. If you would prefer to give food for us to distribute, please take a look at our foodbank favourites list.

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GET HELP

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Our two foodbanks (at Bow and Bethnal Green) operate an open-door policy offering emergency help especially for people who may not meet the criteria for other foodbanks.

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VOLUNTEER

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There are many opportunities for volunteering in the foodbank and behind the scenes. If you have a few hours to spare every week (or even every other week!) we would very much welcome your help.

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FUNDRAISE

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Staff, customers, colleagues, friends and family can all play their part. With endless opportunities from simply organising a collection to completing a sponsored challenge.

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