Guidelines for Foodbank Donations

Twelve sites across the borough have been identified for local Ealing Foodbank donation points.

Donations can be made Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11am - 2pm.
Plastic boxes with the Foodbank Logo to be placed outside each centre, in a secure space with easy access to the public.

Staff to open gate when buzzer is pressed, requesting members of the public to place donations directly into the box provided.

Two boxes will be provided to each centre for donations. When a donation is made, the first box is brought in and replaced with the empty one awaiting the next donation.

At 2pm staff to collect box from outside and bring into the centre to store securely.
Each Tuesday, a practitioner from each site to contact Bernie Dunne by email at bdunne@ealing.gov.uk letting her know they have food to be collected. 

Collection will then be arranged.

Each centre will be provided with Personal Protection Equipment gloves, aprons and sanitiser for staff to use.

Recommendation is to follow practice guidance as identified within individual centres’ COVID-19 Risk Assessments and to adhere to advice which is regularly updated from Public Health England.

Remember to wash your hands and maintain social distancing

THANK YOU for helping to support vulnerable families in partnership with Ealing’s Food Bank.