The River

14/08/2026

With Chelmsford Foodbank – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

10/08/2026

Please see our most needed items for the week ahead. 💚

10/08/2026

A few photos from Sunday. It felt like such a community event with many of us volunteering to make it happen. A huge thank you to all of you. ...and what a massive melon!!

02/08/2026

☀️ The school holidays are in full swing, but can be a financial challenge for some of our local families.

💚Below is our updated list of Foodbank centres and timings for those who need help.

27/07/2026

Harvest may feel a long way off, but preparations are already underway.

Every year, local churches, schools, community groups and businesses come together during Harvest to support our work.

These donations help ensure we can continue providing emergency food and practical support to people facing hardship.

Throughout August and September we'll be sharing ways to get involved and support Harvest collections.

Together, we're not only meeting immediate need but helping build a stronger community where everyone has access to the essentials.

25/07/2026

20/07/2026

Ruth & Andrew interview on
Chelmsford Foodbank

One of our ministries to Chelmsford and South Woodham Ferrers as The River, is Foodbank. We lead it, we are the host organisation but we work with Christian's and other volunteers from around the city. We also work with multiple Chelmsford organisations such as Citizens Advice, Social services, Drug & alcohol rehabilitation,
DA centres, schools, Housing programmes and organisations, the city council and the local MP

If you want to find out a bit more, listen to the programme below on City Sound Radio. There is also some great music but you can whizz that on...

Listen to City Talking Alan Chambers Thu 16th July 2026 by City Sound Chelmsford

02/07/2026

Join us for an unhurried night of worship as we seek to enjoy God’s presence together.🫶🏼🔥

14/05/2026

Families come in all shapes and sizes, but everyone deserves the security of knowing where their next meal will come from. We’re committed to supporting families today, while working towards a future where foodbanks are no longer needed. 💚

27/03/2026

We're so excited to be joined by a team from Global School of Supernatural Ministry, Global Awakening for our Essex Open Evening on 9th April.

This is going to be a powerful evening of impartation and fire and we can't wait 🤩

Go and get yourself registered for free here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985317400789