The Gratitude Free Groceries initiative in Borehamwood provides food and essential supplies to individuals and families who may be struggling. Through generous community donations, the Gratitude Hub distributes fresh groceries, household essentials, and emergency items completely free of charge.
Visitors can find a wide range of items including fresh fruit and vegetables, milk products, bread, pasta, canned foods, ready meals, baby food, and other daily necessities. The goal of the programme is to support the local community with dignity, kindness, and gratitude.
Anyone who needs assistance is welcome to visit the Gratitude Hub during opening hours and collect groceries without any cost.
Opening Times
The Gratitude Hub in Borehamwood is open every day of the week for both grocery collection and donation drop-offs.
| Service | Days Open | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gratitude Hub | Monday – Sunday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Groceries Giveaway | Monday – Sunday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
The hub operates as a community support space, where volunteers help distribute groceries and essential supplies to anyone who may benefit from them.
What You Can Receive at the Gratitude Free Groceries Hub
The Gratitude initiative supports people in different situations by providing more than just food. Items often available include:
- Fresh produce and fruit
- Bread and bakery items
- Milk and dairy products
- Pasta, rice and tinned foods
- Ready meals and packaged groceries
- Baby food and children’s supplies
In addition to groceries, the hub also distributes emergency supplies and essential clothing for families and individuals in need.
Baby & Children’s Supplies
Gratitude also supports families with young children by providing items such as:
- Baby clothes
- Nappies and wipes
- Kids’ winter coats
- Shoes and seasonal clothing
If you need specific items for babies or children, please email your request to:
The team will do their best to help based on available donations.
Homeless Essentials & Emergency Support
The Gratitude Hub also distributes basic essentials for people facing difficult circumstances, including items such as hygiene supplies, warm clothing, and practical necessities.
These supplies depend on donations, but the aim is always to provide immediate support where possible.
Visit the Gratitude Hub in Borehamwood
Gratitude operates from the Old Library Building in Borehamwood and welcomes both visitors needing support and those wishing to donate. Updates on events can be found on our facebook page here.
Gratitude Hub
Old Library Building
161 Elstree Way
Borehamwood
WD6 1JU
Important Information for Visitors
🛍️ Please bring your own shopping bags when collecting groceries.
The Gratitude Free Groceries programme exists to support anyone who needs help. The community-driven initiative allows people to access food and essentials in a welcoming and respectful environment.
If you are able to donate food or items, the hub also accepts donations during the same opening hours.
Hi.
I have to large shopping bags with food in to give to a food bank. Do you take that sort of delivery?
Hi,I take universal credit can I come to pick up fruit and vegetable? Thank you so much
For attention of Shantasya :
Hi there,
I was given your contact via Holly Kal-weiss. but I don’t have a contact number.
I am dealing with a young woman ( Barnet UNISON member) who is in dispute with her sponsoring employer, had not been paid since March 2023 and has no recourse to public funds. She has a chronic lung condition and is under care of Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge where she has another appointment tomorrow Thursday 1/6.
I am passing Borehamwood en route to Colindale UNISON office tomorrow morning and wondered if it might be possible to collect any toiletries, fresh fruits /vegetables and any protein foods for her to collect from Colindale in the evening?
Please may I speak with someone regarding some help
Do you still have your knitting group? I have wool to donate if you do…