People will be stepping out on two walks on Sunday to raise money for Epping Forest’s largest emergency food agency.

The first event for 3Food4U is a charity walk organised by South Loughton Old Walkers Society.

Registration takes place at 10.30am at South Loughton Cricket Club, IG10 3BS, for a leisurely stroll around the area at 11am followed by hot food.

The cost to take part is £10 for adults and £5 for children Under-14.

For enquires, contact Peter on 07885 493924.

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The second walk on Sunday is a 10km forest walk organised by Chigwell Tours.

Registration is 2.30pm at Hainault Forest County Park Café, IG7 4QN, for a 3pm start.

The costs is £15 for adults and £2 for children Under-16.

For enquires, contact Salome Ahenkora on 0208 5009912, but you can register now at https://chigwelltours.co.uk/product/costofliving/

You can also donate at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/costofliving

Salome, chief executive of Chigwell Tours, said: “We're inviting you to walk the extra mile with Chigwell Tours as part of our annual fundraising walk event. It's all for a worthy cause 3Food4U; this year will be in support of those suffering from the cost of living crisis.

“We'll be raising money to help support our chosen charities in gathering emergency supplies and food and essentials.

“Chigwell Tours provides an exciting range of tours in London, Essex and further afield – even winter escape tours to Ghana!'

Epping Forest Guardian:

Whether it’s music, a quiz, coffee morning, or a sponsored walk, if you’d like to organise a fundraiser, 3Food4U would love to hear from you and the charity will support you with the fundraiser.

3Food4U is offering free groceries, clothes and essentials without assessment or referral to anyone that needs it.

The charity has a fundraising page at www.stewardship.org.uk/partners/20356308 and its community surplus hubs are open as follows:

  • Monday: Waltham Abbey – 13 Sun Street - 11.30am to 1pm
  • Tuesday: Loughton – Loughton Club, 8 Station Road - 11.30am to 1pm
  • Wednesday: Chigwell Row – All Saints Church Hall, Romford Road - 5pm to 6.30pm
  • Thursday: Ongar – Zinc Arts Centre, High Street - 1pm to 2.30pm
  • Friday: Waltham Abbey – 13, Sun Street - 11.30am to 1pm

For further details, visit 3food4u.org, email info.3food4u@gmail.com or call 01992 842642.