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🍞 Food & Family Support

Newham has a wide range of food support services available:

  • Newham Food Bank:
    https://newhamfoodbank.org.uk/

  • Newham Community Project food bank:
    https://www.newhamcommunityproject.org/foodbank-support

  • Local community food programmes and distribution networks

  • Support for:

    • Families
    • Migrants and vulnerable households
    • Residents with no recourse to public funds

Support may include:

  • Emergency food parcels
  • Weekly food support
  • Culturally appropriate food options

πŸ‘‰ Some services require registration or referral β€” always check before attending.


πŸ‘Ά Family & Early Years Support

Families with young children and expectant parents can access additional support:

  • Family hubs and children’s centres
  • Health visitor and maternity services
  • Parenting and early intervention programmes
  • Holiday food and activity schemes

Additional support may include:

  • Healthy Start scheme (support with food and essentials for young children)
  • Early help services for families in need
  • Support tailored for diverse communities