We’re in the news!
We’re proud to have been featured across local and national media, highlighting the work we do to support our community. Whether it’s coverage of urgent appeals, seasonal campaigns, or interviews with our team and volunteers, these stories help raise awareness and drive support.
Here’s a selection of where Finchley Foodbank has appeared in the news.
Our £10,000 donation!
July 2025
Our recent generous donation from Wates Family Enterprise Trust has received some attention in the news - here are some news articles from around the internet:
Britney runs the Marathon
March 2025
Foodbank Chair Brittany Jones ran an excellent London Marathon and raised over £9000 for Finchley Foodbank - amazing woman! Well done Brittany!
Rayyan’s ride makes a big impact on families in need
November 2024
Whenever six-year-old Rayyan Ahmed went shopping in Sainsbury’s in the High Road, N2, with his mum, he pointed to the Finchley Foodbank donation point and wanted to know why people were dropping items in the container rather than taking them home with the rest of their shopping.
Finchley Foodbank Manager moves on after 10 years
Sep 2024
After 10 years at the heart of Finchley Foodbank, manager Anna Maughan has announced she is leaving her role and applications are invited for the position. However, she is continuing as a volunteer and will serve on the management group when she leaves to work at a local school.
Finchley Foodbank has carried out a major reorganisation of the way it distributes food and household goods
Nov 2022
Until recently, long lines of people waiting to be given items to help them make ends meet could be seen queuing out-side the church where they were easily visible to pedestrians and drivers on the High Road. But under the new system clients are offered a time slot, allowing them to walk straight inside. “Nobody should have to queue for food from a food-bank,” says Finchley Foodbank co-ordinator Anna Maughan.
Older News
November 2022 - Major changes at food bank as demand rises
http://www.the-archer.co.uk/archive/2022/2022NovArcher.pdf
April 2022 - North London food bank running out of supplies as they struggle to feed 15 new families a week
https://www.mylondon.news/news/north-london-news/north-london-food-bank-running-23613954
March 2022 - Honoured for work at food bank
http://www.the-archer.co.uk/archive/2022/2022Mar03.pdf
June 2021 - Parish Outreach Award Winners – Maureen and Anna from Finchley Foodbank
https://caritaswestminster.org.uk/news/parish-outreach-award-winners-maureen-and-anna-from-finchley-foodbank/
June 2021 - Finchley Foodbank volunteers receive diocesan accolades
https://rcdow.org.uk/news/finchley-foodbank-volunteers-receive-social-outreach-award/
March 2021 - Major changes at food bank as demand rises
https://rcdow.org.uk/news/finchley-foodbank-continues-tackling-food-poverty-one-year-into-pandemic/
May 2020 - Generous donors keep food bank in vital supplies
http://www.the-archer.co.uk/archive/2020/2020May01.pdf