If you work in a professional or voluntary capacity assisting the public in Harlow and the surrounding area then you can become one of our Referral Agencies providing FOOD VOUCHERS to people that you meet who are in need of emergency food.

Referral Agencies can include local Welfare and Voluntary Services, Social Services, Church Ministers, Probation Services, Salvation Army, Job Centres and other front-line agencies working with and identifying people in crisis.

Becoming a Referral Agency is straightforward

    • Ring our office (01279 724515) and ask to be sent an ‘Authorised Signatories’ form which should be completed by yourself and other work colleagues who may also wish to be able to give out our food vouchers.
    • Arrange a day/time to meet/call our Foodbank Manager at the MRCT Office (see below for contact number) to discuss the referral procedure and ask any questions you may have about the service.
    • We will guide you through the online voucher referral system that you can use to help families or individuals in crisis in Harlow and the surrounding area

If you are a current Referral Agency and would like to re-order more emergency foodboxes email efb@mrct.org.uk and we will arrange delivery

If you are a current Referral Agency and need to re-order more foodbank vouchers email hfbvouchers@mrct.org.uk and include your contact / organisation details. Please note that we now prefer all referrals to be done online. This transfers all information immediately and gives much better service to those needing support.

People fed by Harlow Foodbank

DatePeopleAdultsChildrenMeals *
FY 2022-239,1905,4633,727111,280
Since Apr 2009114,20468,52245,6821,370,448

*This is 3 meals a day for 7 days per person

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