Why Tower Hamlets

Meet Martin

Speak to anyone who’s ever visited Tower Hamlets Foodbank in desperate times and it’s almost certain that Martin Williams’ name will be mentioned. He’ll probably be called an angel or a hero.

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Child Poverty

Tower Hamlets has the highest rate of Child Poverty in the UK*, with around half the children in the borough living in poverty.

We work with the whole family to ensure children do not remain trapped in a cycle of poverty. This means working with the primary care giver to tackle the root cause of poverty.

*CPAG 2018 and Trust For London 2020

Tower Hamlets & Beyond

We’ve been based in Tower Hamlets, one of the most deprived parts of the UK, for more than 10 years.

We work with over 100 referral agencies, such as schools and GPs, in the borough to ensure the most vulnerable individuals are referred to us for charitable support. This enables us to support thousands of individuals year on year.

Since the end of 2020 we have been also working in the City of London to support those most in need with our holistic model.

“I have come so far and now have a very good positive path. I now have something to be happy for.”

Claire
mother of one

“Working with First Love Foundation represents an important part of our efforts to make the Council’s Benefits Service more accessible to residents.”

Lee
Housing Benefits Policy Manager

“By the time that I left the foodbank that first day, I remember feeling that it was possible for me to get out of this rut, that it was possible for me to move forward.”

Sandra
former foodbank volunteer

How you can help

Want to help the local community? There are different ways to get involved.

Donate money

We know that not everyone has the time to volunteer with us or organise a food collection. You can help us support the people in crisis by donating money today.

Donate money today

Donate time

We have a very small team, so any time you can give will make a difference – from helping at our office, assisting at our foodbank, or sorting food at our warehouse. We couldn’t do it without you.