The Salvation Army is a Christian Church & registered Charity working in 130 countries worldwide and is one of the largest and most diverse providers of social welfare in the world. In the UK and Republic of Ireland this work includes more than 800 Salvation Army social service centres and community churches. We provide unconditional friendship, support and very practical help to people in crisis and need and work with children, homeless people, all adult victims of modern slavery and those dealing with drug and/or alcohol addiction.

In Basildon, we've been active as a Church and serving the community for just over 50 years (even longer in Laindon and Pitsea), including through the provision of practical support in times of need. In recent days our foodbank has seen a spike in usage and individuals are finding it difficult to get out of the house to donate food. We've set up this page so that people can make a monetary donation which can be used to purchase food.