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Food and Clothing Bank

 Practical Support When It Is Needed Most

The RCCG Rock of Redemption Food and Clothing Bank provides practical help to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship or an unexpected crisis.

We understand that the rising cost of living can make it difficult for some households to afford food, clothing and other everyday essentials. Our aim is to offer support in a welcoming, respectful and confidential environment where everyone is treated with dignity.

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink; I needed clothes and you clothed me.”
Matthew 25:35–36

What We Provide

Depending on availability, our Food and Clothing Bank may provide:

  • Essential food items
  • Fresh fruit and vegetables
  • Toiletries and basic household products
  • Good-quality clothing for adults and children
  • Coats and warm clothing during colder months
  • Shoes and other essential items
  • Signposting to other local support services

The items available may vary according to the donations and resources we receive.

Who Can Receive Support?

Our support is available to individuals and families across Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, Havering, Newham and neighbouring communities around Chadwell Heath.

Everyone is welcome, irrespective of religion, race, gender or background. You do not need to be a member of RCCG Rock of Redemption or belong to any particular faith to receive support.

When Is It Available?

Our Food and Clothing Bank operates monthly. Collection dates and other arrangements are announced in advance.

Support is subject to availability, and we encourage anyone who needs help to contact us before visiting.

Donate to the Food and Clothing Bank

We are grateful for donations of:

  • Unopened food that is within its use-by or best-before date
  • New or clean, good-quality clothing
  • Children’s clothing and footwear
  • Coats and warm clothing
  • Toiletries and personal-care products
  • Financial contributions towards essential supplies

Please ensure that donated clothing is clean and suitable for another person to wear.

Volunteer With Us

Volunteers help us to:

  • Receive and sort donations
  • Prepare food parcels
  • Organise clothing
  • Welcome and assist visitors
  • Support collection and distribution
  • Keep the Food and Clothing Bank clean and organised

Whether you can help regularly or occasionally, your time can make a real difference.

Need Support?

If you or someone you know needs food or clothing assistance, please contact us. Every request will be handled with care, sensitivity and respect.

“Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.”
Proverbs 19:17

Together, we can ensure that people in our community receive practical support during difficult times.

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Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 12 Noon. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a Welcome lanyard.

We serve tea, coffee, and biscuits from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. before the service begins. This is a great way to meet people or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know when you arrive, and they will help you get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer.

Our Service

The main service begins at 12pm with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship led by our choir. We typically have 2 or 3 songs lasting approximately 20 minutes. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will then give a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.

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What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages:

  • Creche (0 months to 3 years). Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/grown-up at all times.
  • Livewires (3-7 years)
  • Encounter (7-11 years)
  • Katalyst (11-15 years)
  • Youth And Young Adults (YAYA) (15+ years) Stay in service.

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, songs and notices. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the notices someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups. You will need to go with your children to their groups and register them as part of our child safety policy. Whilst you are dropping your kids off at their groups, we pause to take time to chat to someone sitting near or next to us, giving folk a chance to come back before the sermon begins.

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.

Children

Getting Connected


Small Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team. 

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

  • Men's Ministries
  • Women's Ministries
  • Night Shelter
  • Foodbank
     
Get in touch with us to plan your visit
If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.
 
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Leadership 

Yemi Kuku   Ola Kuku
Pastor Yemi Kuku   Pastor Ola Kuku
Yemi Kuku is the Pastor in Charge of Rock of Redemption Chadwell Heath, Essex, United Kingdom. He is a trained Chartered Engineer who studied Electronics / Computer Engineering and later earned his Master's Degree in Mobile Computing and Communications from the University of Greenwich, UK. He has positively affected community lives physically and spiritually by saving souls and holds an Advanced Diploma in Ministry.   Pastor Ola Kuku is a dedicated professional with a strong microbiology and food safety background. She is committed to her faith and community and holds an Advanced Diploma in Ministry, which complements her role as a counsellor. Her compassionate approach and ability to connect with individuals on a personal level make her an invaluable resource for those seeking guidance and support.
 
We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.

Best Wishes

Yemi & Ola Kuku