Do you you want to support your community? Here are some ways how.
Lambeth Mutual Aid are a collective of people who live in the borough and try to support Lambeth residents through solidarity actions, not charity. This includes sharing £30 grants from a Solidarity Fund and running a free café every second Sunday of the month in Brixton. For more information visit website.
Community groups can join Bankuet to receive donations of food paid for by Bankuet supporters.
You can also donate a food bundle to a local food bank, or start a crowdfunding campaign using the Bankuet platform.
Visit the Give Food website to find out what items your local food bank needs.
You can donate foood in person or arrange with supermarket to deliver directly to the food bank warehouse during opening hours.
You can also donate food for the Lambeth Trussell Trust food banks at local supermarkets including:
Community Tech-Aid collect computers, tablets and mobile phones that people no longer need. They remove all data and refurbish the devices to deliver to people in need. They work with local community organisations to identify people to receive devices.
Get Rid of and Donate provide free clothing, shoes, and other living essentials for people in need. You can self-refer or be referred by organisations. Registered members will be invited to attend ‘Open House’ on a Monday at their community hub in North Dulwich where items are offered for free. Phone to register.
Many local people struggle to pay for basic toiletries like soap, deodorant, and sanitary protection. You can donate items at stores and libraries in Lambeth. For a list of your nearest drop off points visit the Hygiene Bank website.