News
18 Nov 19
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TESCO COLLECTION THIS WEEK! Thurs 21st, Fri 22nd, Sat 23rd November
If you are able to help out, please sign up for one of our slots on the links below: For the Tesco Superstore Brixton: https://signup.com/go/vvnbVOZ For Tesco Extra Streatham: https://signup.com/go/WjpywMB
10 Nov 19
November Newsletter
As we continue to expand our Foodbank services the need for volunteers is always growing. The launch of our new South London warehouse has created a number of new volunteering opportunities during the week from Tuesday to Friday between 10am-3pm. The role involves processing our donations, sorting shelves and organising our deliveries. We also have a […]
10 Nov 19
October Newsletter
We’ve had a fantastic response to our Bankuet pilot launched last month, including our first donation pictured above. A huge thanks to everyone who has made a purchase or left feedback. We are continuing with this trial for another month. For those that missed it, this new social enterprise is aimed at making donating food […]
4 Nov 19
A GREAT WAY TO SUPPORT US THIS CHRISTMAS
Here’s a great way to collect items we need over the festive season either as an individual or as a fun idea with a group. These are our most needed items:
5 Oct 19
Annual General Meeting (AGM) Thursday 10th October 2019 6.30pm-8pm
All welcome to our AGM on Thursday 10th October at St Luke’s Church, Knight’s Hill, West Norwood SE27 0HS from 6.30pm to 8pm Hear about foodbank’s year from our Chairman, Tim Boyce, our trustees, staff team and also a speech from local councillor Jim Dickson. Light refreshments will be provided.
30 Aug 19
Get involved – Volunteer information evening 10 September
PLEASE NOTE: We’ve had to change the venue to St Margaret’s to accommodate everyone Join us at 7.30pm, St Margaret’s Church, Barcombe Ave, SW2 3BH We are looking for local people to join a new team and help us ensure our stock is well managed for Foodbanks across South London. This is proving to be a vital […]
20 Aug 19
#5WeeksTooLong
The Chancellor is “fast-tracking” decisions on what the government will spend in the next year. Sajid Javid’s ‘Spending Review’ will now be sometime in September. Will he use it to end the five-week wait for Universal Credit? We have to act quickly to make sure he knows how damaging the wait for Universal Credit can be and why advance payments aren’t the solution. You can help right now – tell him why […]
13 Aug 19
August Newsletter
We have added a new giving platform to our website for those who want to make online financial donations. It allows you to make regular monthly donations or one-off gifts and gives you the option to pay the small transaction fee if you wish. There is also an opportunity to create a fundraising page so start getting creative with […]
22 Jul 19
Urgent stock shortages
We are in urgent need of Cereal (the basic kinds) Coffee, small jars Tinned fish Tinned custard Tinned rice pudding Please check out our donations page for more on our shopping list and where you can drop donations off to. Thank you.
4 Jul 19
July Newsletter
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual who will be able to co-ordinate our exciting new warehouse project. This paid opportunity will include overseeing management and rotation of food stocks as well as coordinating teams of regular and one-off volunteers. Please refer to our Warehouse Manager job advert and download the job description for full details. […]