Northala Fields parkrun to Ealing Foodbank

Getting active, supporting our local foodbank


Location
Northala Fields Park,
Kensington Road,
Ealing, Greater London
UB5 6UR
Date and time
08:40 - 10:30
Saturday, 24th of February 2024
Who this task will support
Ealing Foodbank
We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.


The winter can be a tough time for families who need the help of their local foodbank. This February, we're following the lead of Runr's Foodbank Run and partnering with WeRunEaling to hold our own west London version - we're going to our local parkruns and taking food donations from there to Ealing Foodbank!

The good people of Ealing Foodbank do an amazing job but they always need more food donations. Our plan is to make donations of food whilst getting active and supporting our local parkruns - it's a winning combo!

Here's the plan:

  • Grab an item(s) from February's Foodbank list. Choose something small enough to fit it into a backpack and light enough for you to run with. It doesn't matter what you choose, all donations will be very welcome!

  • Pop your food donation into a backpack (or something you can run with).

  • Meet 8.40am Saturday 24 February 2024 at Northala Fields parkrun (there are separate sign-up pages if you'd prefer to go to Gunnersbury, Osterley or Southall parkruns). Look out for the red GoodGym t-shirts!

  • Run/jog/run-walk/walk or volunteer at the parkrun. There'll be a bag drop so you don't have to complete the course wearing your backpack! If you've never done a parkrun before, you're in for a treat - it's a friendly, supportive community that welcomes people of all abilities. You can register here to run or contact Northala Fields parkrun (northalafields@parkrun.com) in advance to let them know you'd like to volunteer.

  • Led by one of our GoodGym run leaders, you'll travel as a group at an easy pace from Northala Fields parkrun to Ealing Foodbank in Hanwell - no-one gets left behind!

  • Drop off our food donations, meet up with the groups coming from our other local parkruns and smile for a group photo!

  • Retire to Momentum Coffee up the road for fantastic coffee and scrumptious cake!



Who's going

  • StephDucat
  • Pete

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Location
Northala Fields Park,
Kensington Road,
Ealing, Greater London
UB5 6UR
Date and time
08:40 - 10:30
Saturday, 24th of February 2024
Who this task will support
Ealing Foodbank
We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.


Walkable

You will be able to join a group walking to the task if you'd prefer not to run.

Options are available to run between 6km and 6km in total

Remember that we run/walk to and from the task, so you'll only be running/walking for half this distance in one go.

This is a standard GoodGym group run. If you're worried about any aspect of the session, contact us.


Northala Fields Park,
Kensington Road,
Ealing, Greater London
UB5 6UR


Pete
Led by Pete

GoodGym Brent Run Leader

GoodGymers helping out
  • Photographer

    Take photos for the session report

    • StephDucat
  • Back marker

    Make sure that no one is left behind

    • StephDucat

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