Providing opportunities for people to work together to support social need in their community with drop-in centres
Working to restore dignity and revive hope, seeking to combat hidden hunger by supporting local people in crisis
Saving good food for good causes by working with food companies to recycle unwanted food back into the community
What People Say About Us
“It’s great to partner with Maybury Open Door, sharing our facilities, enabling us to demonstrate God’s love to the local community.”
Barry Wales Pastor, Harefield Church, Harlow
“Maybury Drop-in on Tuesdays and Fridays provides a much-valued place of friendship, empowerment, community and support for those with disability, those without hope, and any who are in challenging circumstances – and helps ease their way into the community. It is open to all this helps with integration into the community. The Drop-in is also attended by professional agencies e.g. Citizens Advice, and this provides additional accessibility for their services.”
Martin Harris, Team Rector St Paul’s and St Mary’s Church
“Maybury is a safe place where I can meet up with my brother as I feel cut off where I live and don’t see anybody. I have no support outside Maybury.”
Vivian Client of Maybury Open Door
“Having recently undergone cancer treatment, I enjoy the support I get from Maybury from staff and it is good that I am able to be myself when attending, joining in the activities and not being judged for the illness I have had. I enjoy playing pool and hoy.”
Simon Client of Maybury Open Door
“I enjoy the friendship here as I get very lonely. I like to think I am not judged. I like talking to people.”
Robert Client of Maybury Open Door
“I enjoy the company, the staff been very helpful listening and giving advice.”
Brenda Client of Maybury Open Door
“Helps me to integrate with people and helps me to improve my English language. I feel welcome here. Maybury introduced me to Peabody, which is a great service.”
Teresa Client of Maybury Open Door
“I like coming here because I can make friends, play games. People are nice and tolerant to other’s disabilities. It’s the only social place I go to. Thanks to Maybury, I started volunteering at Foodbank.”
Monika Client of Maybury Open Door
“I like helping in the kitchen and making new friends. Volunteering helps me to be more independent and gain new skills.”
Matthew Volunteer at Maybury Open Door
“I enjoy meeting people and helping people less fortunate. I also enjoy my work in the kitchen and thinking of the new meals I can make from Bounty Club donations.”
Noreen Volunteer at Maybury Open Door
“I like coming here meeting new people and the atmosphere. Everybody makes you feel welcome and it helps me as a person with my confidence after a rough time.”
Matt Volunteer at Maybury Open Door
“I would like to express my great appreciation to everyone involved with “Harlow Foodbank” and “Bounty Club”. These services provide residents in Harlow with a unique support system which is invaluable and are a lifeline where people gain security from when they need it. None of the above services could work without the volunteers who give of their time and energy to make a difference within our community. So, thank you so very much to all those who assist you in changing lives for the better”.
Councillor Maggie Hulcoop Chair - Harlow District Council
“Our Harlow Foodbank is a lifeline in our community. It is an extraordinary place and a real measure of Harlow’s heart. When families struggling with the cost of living are at a crisis point, the Harlow Foodbank is there to provide household supplies and nutritious meals. The Foodbank depends on our Harlow community for donations and volunteer staff and works closely with local partners and organisations to continue to provide support to those who need it most.
“The Michael Roberts Charitable Trust volunteers work incredibly hard, including over weekends and holidays, and it is a testament to all that they do that they manage to give out thousands of food parcels. A huge thank you goes out to the volunteers - they are all heroes and heroines!
“I am thrilled to champion their work both in Parliament and locally.”
Robert Halfon MP for Harlow
