News - Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank

12 Nov 25

We need extra Christmas volunteers – can you help?

We’re still looking for volunteers for our Christmas collections at Tesco stores around South London – details here. And we need extra packers just before Christmas, working in our warehouse at Tulse Hill on 18th, 19th, 20th, 22nd and 23rd December, details here. Both these tasks are so rewarding – you’ll meet friendly volunteers and be […]

11 Nov 25

Lambeth Palace HOPE Day Tour

On Friday 12th December, from 10:30am – 2:00pm, Lambeth Palace will be opening its doors for a rare opportunity to explore its stunning historic rooms and peaceful grounds. This remarkable site has stood for nearly 800 years, with its origins dating back to around 1200. Highlights include the 13th-century crypt chapel and Morton’s Tower, built […]

3 Nov 25

Join in with our Reverse Advent Calendar this Christmas!

As part of our Christmas campaign, we’re launching a reverse advent calendar! Instead of receiving something each day, you’ll give something each day. Throughout November, we’ll share one much-needed Foodbank item per day. You can pop that item into a box, bag, or basket as you go, and by the start of December, you’ll have […]

13 Oct 25

Thank you to the Country Food Trust

We are very grateful to the Country Food Trust for donating 16 cartons of prepared venison meals (320 meals in total) which will be a most welcome addition to our supplies. All the Trust’s meals are high in protein, low in fat and free of additives, and have a shelf life of one year, though […]

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 […]

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