Here’s how your support helped keep food banks stocked and people supported throughout 2025. We truly couldn’t have done it without you.
Most Sent Items
The essentials most frequently requested and distributed to food banks this year:
- Fruit: approx. 387,000 items, including around 147,000 apples
- Eggs: see our egg box story for details
- Nappies (all sizes): approx. 292,000
- Laundry capsules: approx. 118,000
Volunteer Contribution
Our work is powered by an incredible volunteer community:
- Total volunteer hours: 29,233
- Shifts completed: 9,174
- Active volunteers: 400 dedicated people
Impact at a Glance
- Food banks supported: 33
- Items distributed: 2,332,657
- Estimated value: £1,151,099
- Households reached: 182,629 (an average of 4,926 per week)
Looking Ahead
- Most-needed items: comforting tinned goods, cooking staples, cleaning products and toiletries – all available via our Virtual Shop
- Ways to help: donate, partner with us, or fundraise – visit our Ways to Give page to find out more
Thank you for being part of Food Bank Aid. Your support enables us to reach more people and extend help to food banks across London that are still waiting for support.
Together, we’re helping to keep London’s food banks fed and ensuring essential supplies reach communities that need them most.
Your support enables us to help keep the food banks fed.
