Lambeth Larder is a social enterprise based in Brixton. We work to reduce local poverty. We do this by creating and sharing free information and resources to help empower people in financial crisis. We are Since 2017, we have been connecting Lambeth residents in need to emergency food and other vital support.
We work with many local organisations including Age UK Lambeth, Brixton Advice Centre, Carers’ Hub Lambeth, Brixton Bugle & Blog, Centre 70, Clapham Park Food Bank, Compliments of the House, Incredible Edible Lambeth, Indebox, JAGS Foundation, Lambeth Council, Lambeth GP Food Co-op, Lambeth Mutual Aid, Money A&E, Norwood & Brixton Food Bank, Olive Branch Aid, People’s Fridge Brixton, Lambeth Mutual Aid, Lambeth Portuguese Wellbeing Partnership, Rastafari Movement UK Food & Wellbeing, South London Cares, Vauxhall Food Bank, Vassall & Coldharbour Covid-19 Response Consortium, Waterloo Food Bank, and more.
Covid-19 restrictions may be easing, but many people still face insecure work, reduced income, and the ongoing threat of illness. The situation is forcing many people to choose between food and heating their homes.
Throughout the pandemic, Lambeth Larder has been helping local people to stay connected to crucial services like emergency food, advice, and other support. The future feels uncertain. We need your support to continue our work in these uncertain times. Any donation, large or small makes a difference.
WHAT'S NEXT FOR LAMBETH LARDER?
Over the next year, we aim to reach at least 15,000 people in financial crisis in Lambeth. We need your donations and support to do this essential work:
- We need to upkeep our new mobile-friendly website that makes it easier for people to find what they need.
- We aim to increase traffice to our website by 30%.We will publish and distribute over 20,000 free, paper directories for people who are not online.
- We want to increase our volunteers, so that we can support more local people.
TESTIMONIALS
"Norwood & Brixton Foodbank have actively worked with Lambeth Larder for years now and greatly appreciate the work that has gone into this project." Norwood & Brixton Foodbank
"Such a real project that genuinely cares. Lambeth Larder should continue. It is needed in Lambeth. It make a genuine impact on the lives of many who need that extra support." Rastafari Movement UK Wellbeing & Food
"As well as providing information, Lambeth Larder also has the potential to connect organisations so they are more able to respond to people’s needs. The ability to provide up to date information in light of the corona crisis has the potential to save lives." Myatt's Fields Park Project
“Just last week I was able to point someone to the Lambeth Larder website who came to us needing food. Thanks so much for all your hard work! It will make a difference!” St Paul's with St Saviour's Church, Brixton