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Lewisham Foodbank

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A Trussell food bank serving the community of Lewisham, working in partnership with other organisations fighting food poverty. Ending hunger together. https://linktr.ee/lewishamfoodbank?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadhGtsM9QyCzjbuCBwXLko4trQ4z8M6dMKbVWvE5Hu

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Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · Mar 12

MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN JUST AN HOUR!

Got a car and a little time to spare?

We’re looking for drivers to deliver food parcels to our housebound clients. A small act of kindness can mean the world to our vulnerable neighbours!

#Volunteer
#GiveBack
#CommunitySupport

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Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · 1d

For those of you who are forward planners here is our Christmas shopping list. For those of you for whom Christmas is still a taboo word, sorry!

Any items would be much appreciated - we do love to treat our visitors at Christmas time.

#ThisMonthWeNeed

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National Energy Action @nea.org.uk · 3d

Content on our website can be translated into over 100 different languages. Our Recite Me toolbar will allow many people to access our energy advice in their own language.

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Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · 5d

We had the best night at Award Winning Perry Hill Pub for our quiz & raffle. Huge thanks to everyone who came, and to these for kindly donating raffle/auction prizes:

Anne Lynch
Michael Spencer
Perry Hill Pub
Crofton Books
Amrutha
Blue Taj
Mamma Dough
Shea Hollis
Brockley's Rock
MindBody Therapy

Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · 13d

Here is October's shopping list of most-needed items.

We are slowly receiving Harvest offerings which is wonderful, but these staples will help us to keep going.

For ways to donate, please visit our website (www.lewisham.foodbank.org.uk)

Thank you for your continued support.

#ThisMonthWeNeed

Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 5

At Lewisham we don't turn anyone away, and have a specialist advice worker for refugees and asylum seekers.

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Sophie Claire @sophieclaire.bsky.social · Aug 19

We're coming to the end of the school holidays and for families relying on foodbanks this is a really difficult time of year. Plus foodbank supplies run low because many people are away. Please consider donating to your local foodbank today. Someone somewhere will be really grateful.🙏

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Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · Sep 5

We're grateful to all our donors who help ensure we can continue to feed everyone who visits our food bank.

Here is our monthly list of much needed items. Every donation, however small, really does help us!

#ThisMonthWeNeed

Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · Jul 15

So upsetting to come to work today to find that some our outdoor furniture has been stolen. If anyone sees grey rattan sofas/chairs & cream cushions on their travels please let us know (long shot!).

These were donated and used for volunteers & staff to have a much needed break.

Feeling sad.

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Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · Jul 6

Our partnership with The Hygiene Bank is so important to our work. It enables our visitors to get deodorant, laundry products and other personal care items which are essential for all of us and provides a level of dignity and care beyond what food can do.

Thank you!

Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · Jul 4

Today the team at our Catford welcome centre said goodbye to their centre managers Michael and Rebecca. A sad day! We wish them all the best with their new venture in Balham. Their leadership, compassion and good humour will be missed hugely.

📷 @swanaroundphotos.bsky.social

Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · Jul 2

#ThisMonthWeNeed these items. Your generosity is appreciated. Donations can be dropped off at our warehouse, or at @Tesco Elmers End/Lewisham stores, @sainsburys New Cross, @waitrose Beckenham, and many other local stores.

We also accept grocery deliveries - see website for details.

Thank you :)

Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · Jun 25

If you’re not going to be in-store you can drop donations to many other stores in Lewisham or arrange a supermarket delivery. Visit the “donate food” page on our website.

Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · Jun 25

Hello!

Thurs 26 - Sat 28 June is our summer food drive at @tesco Elmers End & Lewisham superstores. If you’re shopping, say hello to our volunteers & donate a couple of items. We’d be so grateful!

#stopukhunger
#everycanhelps

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · Jun 21

Disability benefits cuts will harm hundreds of thousands of people and cost some individuals almost £900 a month, MPs have warned

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Labour's disability benefit cuts set to be a 'disaster on all fronts'

Disability benefits cuts will harm hundreds of thousands of people and cost some individuals almost £900 a month, MPs have warned.

www.bigissue.com

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SwanAround Photography @swanaroundphotos.bsky.social · Jun 18

Good ½ hr w/ MPs Ellie Reeves & Vicky Foxcroft who heard us talk of the challenges people living in poverty face & what Govt’s chipping away at that will make a difference. It won’t be overnight but it’s a start.
@lewishamlocal.bsky.social
@lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social
@trusselluk.bsky.social

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Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · Jun 17

Tomorrow we attend Parliament to lobby MPs. 9.3M UK people face hunger & hardship. Universal Credit doesn't cover essentials. Planned cuts to disabled people’s social security risk plunging more people into poverty

Something has to change! We need to see an end to food banks and soon

Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thanks again to our partnership with Acts435 our client was donated a fridge/freezer. It's wonderful to work with organisations that help people to acquire essential goods, just adding a bit of dignity into someone's life.

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Michael Tidd @michaelt1979.bsky.social · Jun 4

DfE extending Free School Meals to *all* families on Universal Credit.
This is a Good Thing.
www.gov.uk/government/n...

Over half a million more children to get free school meals

New entitlement to free school meals for all children in household on Universal Credit.

www.gov.uk

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Helen Barnard @helenbarnard.bsky.social · Jun 5

Such a positive move from @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social & Liz Kendall. Food banks see so many struggling families miss out on this support. Our research shows 135,000 fewer children will now face severe hardship. Great first step, hopefully signalling a more ambitious child poverty strategy to come.

The i Paper @theipaper.com · Jun 5

Kendall: I’m giving 500,000 more children free school meals – hunger is a national disgrace https://trib.al/ASUmFDq

Kendall: I'm giving 500,000 more children free school meals - hunger is a national disgrace

Writing in The i Paper, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall suggests there is more to come on child poverty

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Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · Jun 5

Click on the link below to read our current newsletter.

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Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · Jun 5

It's National Volunteers' Week. Can you imagine how we would even begin to manage without all our volunteers? We are so grateful for every minute they give to ensure that no one in Lewisham goes hungry. BIG thanks for all they do, seen and unseen.

#volunteersweek2025

Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · Jun 4

Any of these items would be much appreciated - but especially tin openers! Most of the food we give out is canned and some of our visitors don't even have the means to open a can.

Thank you all.

#ThisMonthWeNeed

Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · May 28

*LEWISHAM FOODBANK NEEDS YOU*

We look forward to a future when no one needs a food bank to survive. Until then, we'll continue to provide emergency food and practical help.

Will you support this vital work? Even the smallest donation will make a difference.

Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · May 22

Places where children can eat for free or nearly free during half term

Lewisham Foodbank @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social · May 22

Some of our staff team are attending the annual @trusselluk.bsky.social Roadshow. It's always worth remembering that attending a food bank is far more than receiving a food parcel. Feeling welcomed in a non-judgemental environment makes all the difference to a visitor's sense of worth.

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