The Gospel Centre Food Bank operates from the church building. Our mission is to support the most needy within our community with help to combat food poverty. We aim to share the love of Christ through our work. 

"If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."

- 1 John 3:17-18

who are we?

The Gospel Centre Food Bank began in 2011 and was a part of Haringey Food Bank until 2019. It now runs independently within the auspices of the church; with volunteers from the church as well as from the local community. During COVID-19 we expanded to meet a fivefold increase in demand. Our serving area is now in the church hall. We believe that this is a better experience for our guests and is closer to our storage and bagging areas. The Food Bank is indebted to many local partners including Wightman Road Mosque, the local Catholic Workers Group, and the Felix Project, as well as local residents. We play an active part in the Haringey Food Network and we are a member of the Independent Food Aid Network.
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what do we do?

The Food Bank provides a standard bag of non-perishable food to people in need living in the London borough of Haringey, who present themselves to us when our sessions run. Alternatively, people can also be referred to us by third-parties. On agreement with us they can collect on behalf of a neighbour. In addition, we provide toiletries, baby provisions, occasional cleaning products and  fresh vegetables fruit and bread donated by our partners. We provide standard amounts for up to 2 adults and for 3 plus adults. Whilst we do not ask for proof of address or family profile, we may request it. We are now providing some help to our guests with their welfare needs, especially where immediate help can be provided. In this we are being given help from the likes of Vibrance, Public Voice, Citizens Advice Haringey as well as the Council's 'Connected Communities' service.

Opening time for those seeking emergency food is Saturday 10:30am-12 noon in person. There is is no formal referral process, though if you want us to look out for people who are new to us, or have a question, you can use the 'Get in touch' section at the bottom of this page.

how we receive help?

The Food Bank has been blessed by numerous monetary and food donations including receiving grants from Tesco Bags of Food, Hornsey Parochial Charities and Haringey Council. Also, from private individuals, who we will need to continue to receive from if we are to continue to serve those in need. If you wish to donate to us financially please contact us by email as we may be able to claim Gift Aid from the HMRC on your donation

We welcome donations of non perishable food such as standard packets of rice, pasta, tinned fish and meat,  long life milk, cereals, jars of cooking sauces, biscuits, coffee and tea; as well as toiletries. The main times that we are open for donations are usually:

Monday: 9.30am - 1.30pm
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 9.30 am-1.30 pm
Thursday: 9.30am - 1.30 pm 
​Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:15am - 10:15am
Sunday: when church is open, though better if donations can be made at other times.

The Gospel Centre's Food Bank is able to operate because of the church, it's volunteers and particularly people form the wider local community. We continue to welcome genuine expressions of interest from people who would like to  volunteer with us. Most volunteers do a variety of roles such as fetching and sorting food. Other jobs that need doing include administration, promotion and communication; and collecting and receiving provisions, some of these require driving. Please enquire using the contact form or by email at [email protected]

Get in Touch

For financial donations you can send directly to our account at:
GospelCtrFoodbank account number: 67216578 sort code: 089299. Please let us know your contact details.
Also, please use the contact form below for any queries such as referrals, and we will be in touch.
You can also email directly [email protected]
Alternatively, you can contact the Food Bank mobile on​ 07305892314 via calling or via WhatsApp

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