Fairness and Equality

3food4U

3food4U started in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and has since grown to be the largest emergency food agency in Epping Forest district.

3Food4U began by collecting surplus food from supermarkets and offering it to those in need on a trust basis, with no referrals required. Today, they support over 1,500 families each week. With the help of 300 dedicated volunteers, they have distributed approximately 300,000 meals.

The initiative is run entirely by volunteers, many of whom describe the experience as deeply rewarding. For them, it is a meaningful way to make a real difference in their community.

Since its launch, 3Food4U has expanded its impact through additional community food projects, including their popular social and memory cafés. These welcoming spaces offer residents friendship, confidence and joy.

Our very first Fundbuilder grant was awarded to 3Food4U. Thanks to this support, they have been able to expand the cafés to meet growing demand and continue bringing people together.

“Health and wellbeing should never be a luxury. Everyone in our community deserves the chance to feel good physically, mentally and socially.”

– Founder Pesh Kapasiawala