We had a merry end to Santa's visit to all our hubs. So many happy, smiling children and parents. What an amazing treat for them. We gave out more than 300 presents, all donated by the community and organised by our tireless ambassador and Pearly Queen Teresa Watts. What a fabulous shinning star she is.
Teresa said: "Thinking of all the deprived kids waking up to amazing gifts and treasured memories. Happy Christmas and thank you again for all your incredible donations distributed to all the outlets for 3Food4U, a food bank like no other.
"The need for their vital service was brought home by a tearful mum whose child was overwhelmed with receiving a bag of toys.
"Thank you to Pesh Kapasiawala and his volunteers for working continuously for our deprived community."
Santa visits hubs run by the Rotary Club of Loughton, Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell
We resume with our free monthly NHS health checks on January 4 from 10am to 2pm at Loughton Club, 8 Station Road, IG10 4NX and on January 6 from 11am to 3pm at Zinc Art, Ongar, CM5 0AD.
We will also be offering them at Waltham Abbey in February.
These are open to everyone, booking recommended though they are a drop-in service.
Our service is running a normal regular service next week even during bank holidays. We never close, we're always here for our community.
Santa visits hubs run by the Rotary Club of Loughton, Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell
- Monday Waltham Abbey 11.30am to 1pm
- Tuesday Loughton 11.30am to 1pm
- Wed Chigwell Row 5pm to 6.30pm
- Thur Ongar 1pm to 2.30pm
- Friday Waltham Abbey 11.30am to 1pm
Santa visits hubs run by the Rotary Club of Loughton, Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell
Rotary Club of Loughton, Buckhurst Hill & Chigwell
During the Covid-19 lockdown we are meeting on ZOOM on Thursday Evening at 7pm. Everyone is welcome. Please contact Pesh on 020 85002527 / 07973166940 or info.3food4u@gmail.com
Santa visits hubs run by the Rotary Club of Loughton, Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell
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