News - Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank

7 Oct 20

South London Warehouse Short Film, Winter 2020

In this short video we take a look inside our South London Warehouse, meet some of the staff and volunteers and see how items are sorted and packed. https://www.facebook.com/norwoodbrixtonfoodbank/videos/259536698661250/

30 Sep 20

September 2020 Newsletter

Here is our brilliant bumper September issue. Find out more about what items we are running short of, our latest volunteer recruitment drive and how you can help, share our Harvest survey and give us a follow on our new Instagram account! Plus much more….. https://mailchi.mp/ca8bec82dd71/september-newsletter NEWS AND UPDATES We are on a recruitment drive […]

28 Sep 20

Money Matters Courses

West London Mission is running two six-week Money Matters courses online and in-person in October. For further information or if you need assistance please contact Abel Solomon directly on 07903 629544 or [email protected] OR go to the website for more information about West London Mission: www.wlm.org.uk Enrolment Day – Monday, 5th October, 10.00 -12.00

24 Sep 20

Virtual Comedy Fundraiser for foodbank on 9th October at 9pm

Collywobblers Comedy, Streatham Festival Special on the 9th October is donating 50% of its profits to Norwood and Brixton foodbank. Tickets cost £10. It promises to be a great evening and an excuse to have a much needed laugh right now. Share with friends and support our foodbank. To purchase tickets and get your unique […]

14 Sep 20

Trussell Trust predicts a 61% increase in foodbank need this winter!

This represents foodbanks giving out 6 food parcels a minute. Read the latest research from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh and the Trussell Trust. Here are some example social media posts for you to share, to get you started: #Foodbanks in @TrussellTrust’s network are forecast to give out a shocking six emergency food parcels a […]

27 Aug 20

We will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August

We will be open again on Tuesday 1st September.

24 Aug 20

Job Vacancy for ADVICE CENTRE CASEWORKER – WATERLOO FOODBANK

Based at London Waterloo, SE1 Full-Time, 40 hours per week, 12 month Fixed Term Contract (with a view to extend) Salary £26,620 per annum (inc London Allowance) Oasis Hub Waterloo is looking for an experienced Advice Centre Caseworker to work with those who have accessed Waterloo Foodbank. This vital new role will support people to reduce […]

18 Aug 20

Congratulations Peter!

Amazingly well done to Peter Maytom, one of our volunteers, who cycled 56 miles (10 miles more than his original goal) on Sunday 16th August to raise funds for the Norwood and Brixton foodbank. To support our work and sponsor Peter, go to his Virgin Giving page and read his story.

17 Aug 20

Tesco collection Thursday 20th, Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd August 2020

This week we are holding our summer collection event at Tesco Brixton, 13 Acre Lane SW2 and Tesco Extra Streatham, 384 Streatham High Road, Streatham Common SW16 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. This event is extremely important to us as foodbank need has increase hugely in the last few months and stock needs replenishing more […]

6 Aug 20

Cycling Fundraiser for foodbank Sunday 16th August

You may have already read in our August newsletter about one of our young volunteers, Peter Maytom’s cycling fundraiser, which takes place on the 16th August. If you would like to sponsor him and help support the work of the Norwood and Brixton foodbank then go to uk.virginmoneygiving.com to donate.

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