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21 Apr 21
April 2021 Newsletter
This month’s newsletter is a retrospective of all our achievements in the 12 months of lockdown, from the pandemic being declared to the way we had to instantly and completely re-model our service to delivery only, to all the amazing donations and fundraising efforts on the part of our local community. What a year! Click […]
19 Apr 21
Captain Tom 100 Fundraiser
Friday 30 April would have been Captain Tom’s 101st birthday. To honour him and his amazing achievements, we’re inviting you to join the 100 challenge while raising much needed funds for our Foodbank. All you need to do is dream up a 100-themed fundraising challenge to complete between 30 April and 3 May. It could […]
15 Apr 21
Norwood and Brixton foodbank social media accounts
Did you know we have accounts across various social media platforms? Do give us a follow on whichever one you prefer, or indeed all of them, for immediate news: Facebook @norwoodbrixtonfoodbank Instagram @norwoodandbrixtonfoodbank Twitter @foodbankNorwood and @BrixtonFoodbank
12 Apr 21
The Rookery Market on the 17th April is collecting for Norwood and Brixton Foodbank
Great news that The Rookery Market at the top of Streatham Common is back this Saturday 17th April from 10am to 3pm and will be collecting for foodbank during market hours. If you plan to go along, then do drop off an item or two if you can. For an up-to-date shopping list of our […]
8 Apr 21
SW Londoner article: how Norwood and Brixton foodbank saved one woman’s life
LIFE More than food: How Norwood and Brixton Foodbank saved one woman’s life 8 April 2021 Article written by Eleanor Shearwood Follow on Twitter @SW_Londoner A woman’s life was transformed by Norwood & Brixton Foodbank, whose support goes far beyond food supplies. Dorisilla Adolwa spent many nights in 2019 on the streets of Victoria or […]
1 Apr 21
We are closed over the Easter bank holiday weekend
Please note we will be closed from Good Friday 2nd April to Easter Monday 5th April inclusive. We will be back open again on Tuesday 6th April when normal services will resume. Donations can still be left at all of our drop boxes. Please go to our Donate Food page for a full list of […]
29 Mar 21
Financial Times interview with Elizabeth Maytom
Elizabeth Maytom, Project Lead of Norwood and Brixton Foodbank talks to Henry Mance, The Financial Times Chief Features Writer, about what working at a very busy London foodbank has been like in the last 12 months. Published on the 26th March 2021. To read the full article click here: The South London Warehouse at St […]
18 Mar 21
March 2021 Newsletter
For those who haven’t yet subscribed to receive our newsletter at the beginning of every month, here’s your chance to catch up on our latest news. Our big story right now is that we’re hiring and looking to recruit a part-time Signposting Support Officer! Hopefully you will have already seen this if you check us […]
11 Mar 21
Job Vacancy for a Signposting Support Officer
We have an an exciting job vacancy for a Signposting Support Officer to join our Norwood and Brixton Foodbank team and is a grant funded post through The Walcot Foundation. The role is part-time and will take forward and develop the signposting support we currently offer our guests. It will initially be home based but, […]
11 Mar 21
24 hour DJ Fundraiser from midday Friday 12th March 2021
Support @larryplaysrecords tomorrow @bmc.radio who will be doing a marathon 24 DJ set to raise funds for Norwood and Brixton Foodbank. Wow! Kick off is at midday so give him some support while we’re still in lockdown! Help him reach his target of £500 by tuning in on mixcloud.com/live/brixtonmusiccommunity/ and donating to at gofund.me/c8a316a2 Good […]