Finchley Foodbank supports people in need in Barnet

Welcome to our website. Here you will find information about what we do and how to get support, or support us - just choose the right option below.

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This Week’s Most Wanted Items

We rely on the generosity of our community to keep our shelves stocked and meet the needs of people who visit us.

The items we need most can change from week to week depending on stock levels and demand, so donating from this list makes the biggest difference.

This week’s most wanted items are:

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Oil, deodorant, rice and tea bags

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Most Needed Items

What our clients say about Finchley Foodbank

  • ‘You keep me alive, you’re our heroes’

    Roddick

  • ‘It’s very good to use this place for helping people with low incomes. I come every four weeks, we appreciate all the volunteers giving up their time. Eggs are expensive so it’s helpful to get them’

    Ahmed

  • ‘Thank you, we all appreciate it. It would be a struggle without you’

    Francis

  • ‘I am happy to be able to take what we need. It is a lifeline’

    Saleema

  • ‘It is very convenient, and it makes a difference when we can’t get out easily’

    Ian

  • ‘It’s really helpful and it makes a change in the normal routine. It’s very important to have eggs for protein, which is hard to afford.’

    Roxanna

  • 'It is a very nice foodbank, the best one in Barnet. It is very friendly and we respect the volunteers. They have welcoming smiles and its nice to come here.’

    Aisha

  • ‘It’s a life-saving resource. This was my first visit and I’m very grateful’

    Gabrielle

  • ‘I find this foodbank very helpful especially for people not working and homeless. I really appreciate the help especially the nappies and the baby milk. It’s especially good to have eggs.’

    Mina

  • ‘I would prefer not to come but I can’t manage on my pension. I worked for 37 years as a civil servant and I’m worried it will get worse. I am very grateful.’

    Chanderi

  • ‘God bless the foodbank’

    Shawna

  • ‘I work full time but I’m not being paid properly. You never know when you could find yourself in this situation. I am very grateful, and I mention you all in my prayers’

    Meera