News - Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank

18 Feb 26

Taking part in Lent? We’re asking you to support us this year!

Will you take part in our 40 for 40 challenge this Lent? By giving up 40 pence a day for the 40 days of Lent you can support local individuals and families facing hardship this Easter. All you have to do is find an old jam jar or similar container and start collecting! Then bank […]

29 Jan 26

Comedy night fundraiser in aid of Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank

Join us on Saturday 28th February for a night of fresh, up-and-coming comedy, hosted by Armpit Comedy, the wonderful comedy club usually based in Clapham, but joining us exclusively in the Oasis Auditorium in Waterloo. The night will be MC’d by the hilarious Mark Moloney, Leicester Square Theatre Finalist 2024 and shortlisted for the BBC […]

26 Jan 26

Remembering Maggie

It was with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Maggie at the end of 2025. She was one of our first volunteers who joined us as we took the project from an idea on paper and put it into action. Dedicated to helping those in our community in crisis, Maggie always ensured […]

8 Jan 26

Saturday 14th March, Mayor’s Biggest Quiz Night of the Year supports our Foodbank

Get ready for a quiz night like no other. Not Another Quiz Night is coming to Lambeth Assembly Hall on Saturday 14th March at 7.00pm, promising an unforgettable evening of high-energy entertainment, laughter, and friendly competition, all in support of Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank and Age UK Lambeth. Hosted by the brilliant Jake Bhardwaj and […]

8 Jan 26

Christmas get-together for our volunteers

Thank you to all our lovely volunteers who were able to join us for a Christmas drink in our warehouse – it was great to see so many of you and to be able to thank you for all your hard work. Happy new year to you all!

4 Jan 26

Tulse Hill Hub opened as a warm space.

Because of the cold temperatures forecast we will be opening the Tulse Hill Hub as a warm space on Monday and Tuesday January 5th and 6th, from 10am to 3pm. The Tulse Hill Foodbank Hub will be open as normal on Monday from 1pm to 3pm. On both days in the warm space we will […]

18 Dec 25

Closure of Centre 70

We are very sad to see that rising costs and reduced funding have forced the closure of this valuable community resource and partner of Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank. We have worked with Centre 70 for many years and are hugely grateful for all the work their staff have done. Our Foodbank will do all it […]

9 Dec 25

Christmas 2025 campaigns

Our Christmas Campaign We have launched our Christmas fundraising campaign and the Just Giving page is live. Please take a look here for further details and please pass it on to anyone who you think might want to make a donation at this time of year. Tesco National Food Collection Congratulations and huge thanks to […]

22 Nov 25

We’re collecting in Tesco stores on November 27, 28 and 29

Our Foodbank’s annual food collection in Tesco stores takes place on November 27, 28 and 29 in stores at Clapham South, Streatham, Purley, Thornton Heath, Kennington and Brixton. When you shop in Tesco on those days we’ll be asking you if possible to buy an extra food item with your shop to donate to the […]

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. This task is so rewarding – you’ll meet friendly volunteers and be doing something really worthwhile.

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