We are working in partnership with FareShare to bring Food On Our Doorstep (FOOD) clubs to local areas. FOOD clubs provide healthy food at low cost to people at risk of food insecurity. Club members save money, and by utilising surplus food, the service reduces levels of food waste across the country.
Our FOOD clubs rely on volunteers to keep running, so we can continue to improve life chances and benefit the wellbeing of local families.

Currently, clubs in Southend run at the following venues and times:
Centre Place: Friday 13:30-15:20,
Summercourt: Saturday 10:30-12:20
Friars: Monday 9:30-11.20

What’s involved
A FOOD Club Volunteer role involves a range of tasks, which will be allocated to volunteers after a discussion about their skills, experience and confidence in the role. There will be opportunity to take on additional tasks as you develop in the role.
These tasks include:
 Support the smooth running of the programme, to ensure the clubs have high standards of service delivery.
 Carry out regular food hygiene compliance checks to support staff ensuring quality and safety of the service.
 Provide regular feedback to Family Action/centre staff on quality of food and resources from suppliers.
 Provide good customer service to FOOD club members, encouraging regular attendance.
 Complete stock checks, assisting with membership forms and recording data.
 To sell extra food provided and take payments.