News

16 Jul 24

Housing disrepair campaign: Where we are now

Our commitment to addressing housing disrepair in Haringey remains a top priority. Our next focus is developing an effective campaign strategy, and we have been working hard to deepen our understanding of the housing challenges within the borough and the impact on those living in inadequate conditions. We’re excited to announce that we’ve expanded our […]

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16 Jul 24

Empowering our community: Becoming voter registration champions

In the lead-up to the general election, we partnered with Citizens UK to help as many people as possible be informed about how to make their vote count. By becoming voter registration champions, we aimed to make a difference in democratic participation among food bank clients and help ensure at-risk voters can exercise their right […]

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16 Jul 24

Guarantee our essentials: Our next campaign action

Over the past 18 months, we have been supporting Trussell Trust’s national campaign, Guarantee Our Essentials. This initiative aims to ensure that the basic rate of Universal Credit is sufficient to meet the cost of living, preventing vulnerable individuals from relying on food banks for their basic needs. When the campaign launched, we rallied our […]

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16 Jul 24

Advice Service case study: Case #3

We had a client at one of our Food Bank sessions mention how much he was struggling to get around after losing his Freedom Pass. He was finding it difficult to afford the bus fares and expressed how he was basically unable to get anywhere that wasn’t within a reasonable walking distance. He had tried […]

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16 Jul 24

Spotlight on Tenants Advice

Tenants Advice is a dedicated organisation that provides support and guidance to individuals facing housing issues. They offer expert advice on tenants’ rights and help residents navigate the process of addressing and resolving housing problems. Their mission is to ensure that everyone has access to safe and suitable living conditions, making them a crucial partner […]

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16 Jul 24

Help us out: Support our Food Bank and make a big difference!

Hi Everyone, We’re facing a tough challenge here at the Food Bank. Donations have dropped by a staggering 75% compared to last year, which means we’re having to spend much more on essential items like food and toiletries to support those in need. But you can help make a difference!   Add an extra item […]

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16 Jul 24

Tottenham Food Bank Newsletter Editor’s Letter: March–May 2024

Dear Friends and Supporters, As we navigate through these challenging times, the resilience and generosity of our community continue to inspire us here at the foodbank. Each donation, volunteer hour, and act of kindness not only helps to feed those in need, but also builds a stronger, more compassionate community. In this issue of the […]

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26 Mar 24

Get Involved in Our Foodbank’s Campaign

Why is Tottenham Foodbank campaigning? Since our opening in November 2019, the demand for our service has continued to grow exponentially and we’re seeing more and more clients present with complex and challenging issues that keep them reliant and dependent on our food bank. Many of the issues our clients are presenting with are systemic […]

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26 Mar 24

Introduction to Shaw Trust

Shaw Trust is a charity organisation which supports individuals with complex needs into sustainable employment. We are working on a new contract in Haringey called ‘Thrive into work’ where we are supporting residents struggling with any mental or physical barriers get into work or retain a role, they are currently in. It is a voluntary […]

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26 Mar 24

The Engine Room – where the community meets

For many years now The Engine Room has been proud to support Tottenham Foodbank. The new Anglican church and community centre on Hale Village has organised weekly collections on Thursdays and to date we have collected over 500 kgs of food, drink and other things for  Tottenham Foodbank. They also act as a referral agent […]

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