Lewisham Foodbank
Emergency food parcels for local families and individuals in financial crisis.
All staff and volunteers are professional and understand the challenges of the cost of living.
About this service
A member of the Trussell Trust network, Lewisham Foodbank provides emergency food supplies to those in extreme hardship. They operate across five different centers in the borough throughout the week to ensure residents have access to nutritional support during a crisis.
How they can help you
They provide balanced food parcels and can also signpost to other support organizations for long-term help with finances.
What to expect
You will be welcomed with a friendly chat and provided with a food parcel based on your household size.
What to bring
An e-voucher code provided by a referring agency (such as a GP, school, or Citizens Advice).
Who it's for
Residents of Lewisham in immediate financial crisis who have been referred.
Eligibility
Anyone in crisis who has secured a referral voucher.
Referral needed
A referral from a healthcare professional or social worker may be required to access this service
Getting support
- Eligibility
- Anyone in crisis who has secured a referral voucher.
- services.opening_hours
- Varies by hub: Mon 12:00-14:00 (Deptford), Tue 10:00-12:00 (Lewisham), Wed 12:00-14:00 (Downham), Thu 12:00-14:00 (Forest Hill), Fri 10:00-12:00 (Catford).
- Referral requirements
- A referral from a healthcare professional or social worker may be required to access this service
Contact
07938 071854info@lewisham.foodbank.org.ukVisit WebsiteMultiple centers including Deptford, Lewisham, Downham, and Forest Hill (Check website for daily schedules).Report a Problem With This Listing
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Cost
Free
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Contact
07938 071854info@lewisham.foodbank.org.ukVisit WebsiteMultiple centers including Deptford, Lewisham, Downham, and Forest Hill (Check website for daily schedules).Report a Problem With This Listing
If any details look wrong or out of date, you can let the OneRoof team know here. Your report will go into an admin review queue and will not change the listing automatically.
Cost
Free