We enjoyed meeting up with Helping Hands Collective who run a food pantry every Monday 12-2pm (not bank holidays) at the Harry Caddick Community Centre, 63 Ilford Road, SE5 9HN. They offer a low-cost shop when you spend £5 or £2.50 for fruit, vegetables, and store cupboard items. Plus, workshops and a warm space for the community.

Food pantries are a brilliant alternative to supermarkets if you are on a limited budget. Find Helping Hands Collective and other local food pantries on our Low-cost Food page.