Bags of Food continues to be busy, with new clients being referred regularly. We've added below a few of the items that we area most in need of.
14th October 2025
Donations can be dropped ff at the Jubilee Centre. We have a box in the porch where donations can be placed if no one is there. Please contact us if you need to arrange a large drop off. We also have drop off points on the High Street in Shepperton Library, The Co-op and Sainsbury's.
Bags of Food Fact Sheet
How did Bags of Food Start? Jubilee Church Shepperton started Bags of Food about six years ago. Our primary aim was to provide meals for families with children entitled to free school meals to help them through the school holidays, but we were also happy to give one-off support to individuals. We worked with local schools and other agencies to identify these needs. Members of the church provided food and funds throughout that time. When COVID hit us, the need for food support grew and Bags of Food quickly adapted. Working with other foodbanks in the area and the local council, it was agreed that Bags of Food would become the sole foodbank for people in the TW17 postcode area.
Where do we get the food from? Donations initially came from Jubilee Church members, but since 2020 we have seen the community spring into action. Shepperton Lockdown Doorsteps were incredible at raising money for us by taking photos of people on their doorsteps, as many of you will remember. Many individuals regularly donate food items or funds and many local organisations, businesses and schools support the foodbank, as well as St John Fisher’s Church, Mary Magdalene and St Nicholas Church. The Rotary Club of Shepperton and Sunbury and also Shepperton Aurora Rotary have given financially and organized food collections. Cavan bakery are being very generous as are many local businesses. Also the local brownies, scouts, beavers and rainbows have been very helpful. We have been deeply moved by the sense of community and care for one another in Shepperton. In addition to this, we receive a grant from Surrey County Council, which we use to buy fresh food such as bread, milk, etc. Surplus to Supper also gives us food that would otherwise be thrown out by supermarkets.
Who do we help? We help a wide variety of families and individuals who are going through a hard time and are struggling to pay for food. This may be due to redundancy, waiting for the correct benefits to start, ill-health and many other situations. Our families and individuals are referred to us by schools, doctors, social workers, social prescribers, age concern, and other organisations.
How long do we support people for? We aim to support people for about 6 weeks until they get back on their feet. Sometimes it needs to be a bit longer. We are not a long-term solution, but more of a safety net. We try to link people to other services where appropriate, to meet other needs.
How many people do we help? We help, on average, 18 households per week. In the last year we have provided support for 68 households, including 60 children, thanks to the generosity of the local community.
Volunteers : Bags of Food is run by volunteers and is organised by Jubilee Church Shepperton. An amazing team of volunteers from the local community sort, pack, and deliver the food.
How can I support Bags of Food? Donations of non-perishable food is really welcome as long as they are in date. Donations can be dropped off at the Jubilee Centre or at one of our boxes in Sainsburys, Coop, Sisu and Glow or the library. We have a list of the most helpful items on our church website and also on a board in Sainsburys. Financial donations are very useful too and can be made via the church website. Click here and go to our 'Giving page' where you can find several ways you can support our work here at Jubilee Church.
How do I get help if I am struggling? Ask your doctor, school, social worker, Job Centre or other official body to fill in a referral form. If in doubt or you'd like to know more, please contact us here, phone us at Jubilee Church on 01932232420 and leave a message or email us at bagsoffood@jubileechurchshepperton .org. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Bags of Food Referral Form
'For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink'. Matthew 25:35