Our Mission

Hornsey Food Bank started in July 2020 as a temporary food bank feeding those in need in Hornsey over the summer, funded by grants from Hornsey Parochial Charities and money raised by the Hornsey Mutual Aid Group. It soon became clear that a longer-term project was needed, as the Covid pandemic both highlighted and heightened food insecurity in our community. In September 2020, the food bank moved to Middle Lane Methodist Church, where it is still based.

The food bank grew out of the mutual aid groups that were set up to help neighbours during the pandemic. We remain an independent, community-based and community-led project. We work on the principle that we all need help at some stage in our lives, and we are here – as neighbours helping neighbours – to offer that support.

From the start, we have been supported and sustained by community members – with generous donations and offers of help from faith groups, lcoal businesses, allotments, schools and individuals. All of our work is coordinated and performed by a team of committed and enthusiastic volunteers. 

Our mission is to offer food and essential household items alongside fresh bread, fruit and vegetables to anyone who needs them. We aim to provide a warm, friendly and non-judgemental welcome to anyone who needs to visit the food bank.

Our goal is to live in a society where food banks are no longer needed and where good food is available to all.