Food Banks

For services that require referrals, contact Adult Early Help, Waltham Forest Council or NHS services

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Thursday 25th December - Happy Christmas

Geek Cafe

• 728 High St Leytonstone, E11 3AU
• 10am to 7:00pm
• Free teas and coffees, no referral needed

Friday 26th December 

Cann Hall Masjid Food Bank

• 145 Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone, E11 3NJ
• 4pm to 6pm
• Social services referral required

Saturday 27th December 

Rukshana Khan Food Bank

• 6-8 Greenleaf Road, Walthamstow E17 6QQ
• 10am to 12pm
• Referral or proof of benefits required

Faizan-E-Islam Masjid

• 757 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 9DZ
• 2pm to 4pm
• Hot food collection and delivery

Sunday 28th December 

Masjid Tawhid Food Bank

• 80 High Road Leyton, E15 2BP
• 12pm to 1pm
• No referral needed

Faizan-E-Islam Masjid

• 757 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 9DZ
• 2pm to 4pm
• Hot food collection and delivery

Tuesday 30th December

Friday Hill Food Rescue

• 19 Chingdale Road, Chingford, E4 6HZ
• 1pm to 2.30pm
• Local area only, proof of address required

PL84U Food Bank

• Unit 29, Argall Avenue, Forest Business Park, Leyton E10 7FB
• 12pm to 2pm
• Council tax letter required for proof of address, referrals for large families

Wednesday 31st December

PL84U Food Bank

• Unit 29, Argall Avenue, Forest Business Park, Leyton E10 7FB
• 12pm to 2pm
• Council tax letter required for proof of address, referrals for large families

Thursday 1st January - Happy New Year 

The Drive Food Stall

• Outside Gateskill House, The Drive, E17 3DD
• 12pm
• No referral needed

Friday 2nd January 

Cann Hall Masjid Food Bank

• 145 Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone, E11 3NJ
• 4pm to 6pm
• Social services referral required

Saturday 3rd January 

Rukshana Khan Food Bank

• 6-8 Greenleaf Road, Walthamstow E17 6QQ
• 10am to 12pm
• Referral or proof of benefits required

Faizan-E-Islam Masjid

• 757 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 9DZ
• 2pm to 4pm
• Hot food collection and delivery

PL84U Food Bank

• Unit 29, Argall Avenue, Forest Business Park, Leyton E10 7FB
• 2pm to 4pm
• Council tax letter required for proof of address, referrals for large families

Sunday 4th January

Masjid Tawhid Food Bank

• 80 High Road Leyton, E15 2BP
• 12pm to 1pm
• No referral needed

Faizan-E-Islam Masjid

• 757 Lea Bridge Road, Walthamstow, E17 9DZ
• 2pm to 4pm
• Hot food collection and delivery

Published: Dec 24, 2025