News - Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank

8 Oct 25

Could you support us this Harvest season?

Harvest season is traditionally a time to be thankful for the provision of food and for communities to recognise the efforts to grow and reap food at the end of the harvesting season. It’s a time to reflect and give back to those who may need help. For us at Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank, it […]

28 Sep 25

BanktheFood’s Food Bank Fortnight – 1st to 14th October

This harvest, BanktheFood is giving tradition a modern twist. Local schools, families and communities are coming together to support food banks through the free BanktheFood app. Once downloaded, you’ll know just what your food bank needs. No guess work! Giving this harvest is simple: Download the free BanktheFood app. Follow your local food bank. See […]

20 Sep 25

Herne Hill Music Festival fundraiser for our food bank.

Come along to a musical coffee morning on 11th October, 11am to 12.45pm, at Herne Hill United Church, Red Post Hill, SE24 9PW. Entry is free with voluntary donations for Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank. Many thanks to Herne Hill Music Festival and the performers on Saturday 11th – the Forest Hill Chamber Collective and the […]

1 Sep 25

Focus deepens its commitment to Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank through our new Sponsor a Shelf scheme

We are delighted to announce that we are taking our partnership with event production specialists, Focus, to the next level! Focus have generously committed to our recently-launched Sponsor a Shelf scheme and will be helping to ensure our ‘Essentials’ shelves remain stocked. Keeping our ‘Essentials’ shelves (e.g. pasta, cereal, milk, tinned veg) stocked is vital […]

1 Sep 25

Thank you for donations of school uniform items for our pop-up events

An update to our appeal for school uniform items – we helped over one hundred families with items of uniform for their children of all ages. It was great to see how happy the children were – we wish them all success in the new school year. We urgently need more school uniform items for […]

6 Aug 25

Helen Fletcher remembered

Helen Fletcher passed away on July 21st 2025. Elizabeth Maytom remembers her, and other team members share their memories too. Helen started volunteering for what was then Norwood and Brixton Foodbank in 2013. A woman full of compassion and desire to support those whose lives were difficult and challenging. Over the years Helen was always […]

9 Jul 25

Pop-up school uniform events coming up

After our previously successful school uniform pop-up events, we will be hosting our next ones on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday August 26, 27 and 28 from 10am to 2pm. Last time on July 29 and 30 we helped 17 families with free items of school uniform. There is plenty more left so do come along […]

10 Jun 25

June 14th – Volunteer Fair at Crystal Palace Park

The Volunteer Fair is a celebration of the park and the surrounding communities and takes place on the iconic Concert Platform. Discover stories from the past and present through a programme of park talks and find out about volunteering opportunities in the local area. Our Foodbank will be there telling you all about how to […]

31 May 25

Corporate team volunteering opportunities

We are very happy to organise corporate team events at our warehouse in Tulse Hill for businesses and organisations. You will learn about the Foodbank, see the work that we do and get stuck in and help. We would love you to join us for a day. We aim to give corporate teams a great […]

20 May 25

Success for our food bank at West Dulwich Spring Fair

Thank you to the amazing bakers and gardeners who donated some fantastic cakes, pastries and plants for our stall at the West Dulwich Spring Fair on Rosendale Road last Saturday 17th May. We raised a whopping £1000 which is our highest total yet. Thank you also to the wonderful staff and volunteer team on the […]

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