CONNECTING PEOPLE, FOOD, & SUPPORT

Lambeth Larder is a social enterprise, based in south London. We help connect local people in financial need to emergency food and other services like advice, debt, and mental health support. Please use this website to find help nearby.

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The Directory

Our latest paper directory is here! We have published 15,000 copies that we will distribute across Lambeth. If you, or your group, would like paper copies, just get in touch. You can also download a copy below.

The Lambeth Larder Directory lists groups and services if you need help or know someone else who does. Our full directory is available online 365 days a year.

You can use The Directory to connect with local groups if you want to volunteer or donate too.

The Directory Online →

Download The Directory →

IN THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES, INFORMATION CAN CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK BEFORE USING SERVICES LISTED HERE.

Lambeth's Spring of Food & Fun

Lambeth's Spring of Food and Fun runs from Tuesday 2nd April to Friday 12th April 2024.

The programme is aimed at helping local families with children and young people aged 4 to 16 who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals. The programme includes:

  • free healthy meals
  • fun activities to suit different tastes and ages
  • guidance on food and nutrition for the whole family

The activities and services aim to be inclusive to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). For a full list visit the website.

Lambeth's Spring of Food & Fun

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Lambeth Larder Solidarity Map

Check out our latest online map to find out what local services are providing Cost-of-Living support. We hope you find it useful.

If your groups is listed, you can update the information yourself. You can also get in touch to tell us about any changes to your service, or if you want your group adding to the map.

Lambeth Larder Solidarity Map

EMERGENCY FUEL VOUCHERS & SUPPORT

The energy crisis has come as a shock to us all. The organisations below may be able to provide emergency energy vouchers to top-up pre-payment meters:

National Debt Line: 0808 808 4000 Monday to Friday, 9am - 8pm & Saturday 9:30am -1pm

StepChange: 0800 138 1111 Monday to Friday, 8am - 8pm & Saturday 8am - 4pm

Citizen's Advice Extra Help Unit: Do you have no supply, or are you about to run out of emergency credit and need some help talking to your energy supplier? Contact Citizens Advice Consumer Helpline on 0808 223 1133. Explain your situation and ask for The Extra Help Unit. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (not bank holidays).

**Please note that different organisations have different policies about who is eligible and how to apply. These may also change.

Check out our directory for more information about support with utility bills.