Who we are
Behind the numbers of parcels and tonnes of food are amazing people who make Southend Foodbank what it is.
Join our team
Find out more about joining our team and volunteering opportunities at Southend Foodbank.
Meet the team
Behind all our amazing volunteers there is a small staff team, dedicated to making sure no-one has to go hungry in Southend. All of our paid staff are part-time, as a team we work 4.3 full time equivalent hours, and most are funded by grants to cover project or overhead costs.
Natasha
I oversee the operation of the foodbank and together with the team and trustees, guide the development of the foodbank including its material resources, financial assets, reputation, partnerships and volunteer body.
Simon
I am responsible for the foodbank warehouse, and I manage the stock, overseeing what comes in and goes out and making sure we have a enough to support our distribution network.
Danielle
As the foodbank administrator I manage the day to day admin, email accounts and various project work that keeps the foodbank running smoothly.
Cass
Southend is a Trussell media centre and I am responsible for media enquiries and the foodbank's communications both locally and nationally. I take part in Trussell campaign activities like Guarantee Our Essentials, and I also coordinate seasonal food drive campaigns at Easter, Harvest and Christmas.
Sarah
I am responsible for managing donations, and preparing and delivering food parcels to the distribution network. I also oversee the supermarket donations and collections.
Lynnette
I actively manage and support our valuable and dedicated Volunteer team through recruitment and training, to extend Southend Foodbank’s important mission across the region.
Sam
I encourage our local community to get involved in fundraising events and activities throughout the year and support and encourage others to undertake their own fundraising activities within their school, church, organisation, business etc.