About Us
WHAT DO WE DO?
At Lambeth Larder we are working to build a better-connected community that can support those of us in need. How do we do this?
- We provide free online and offline resources to empower local people in times of need.
- We connect local people in financial need to emergency food other support to help reduce their time in crisis.
- We work across communities and sectors, linking organisations, helping promote their support services, and avoid duplication.
OUR MISSION
Lambeth Larder’s mission is to increase local food and financial equality and empower our communities to thrive. We want to achieve fair food and financial systems, that centre on solidarity, empowerment, and choice.
WHY IS OUR WORK NEEDED?
Since we set up in 2017, we have witnessed the negative impacts of Brexit, the pandemic, benefits cuts, and the ongoing Cost-of-Living Crisis. Many of the people we support are struggling to pay for basics like food, travel, clothing, and fuel. Our goal is to make sure that anyone in financial need can find help to reduce their time in crisis.
OUR IMPACT IN NUMBERS
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US
97% tell us Lambeth Larder helps local people find out where to find emergency food and other support in times of need.
92% tell us Lambeth Larder helps local people better manage their experience of food or financial crisis.
86% tell us Lambeth Larder helps local organisations to form new or stronger relationships to better support the community.
“Great and vital work supporting local people in need and connecting them to organisations that can help.”
“We love Lambeth Larder! They are so helpful, responsive and engaged. When we have projects to promote, they do so, and their directories have been a lifeline for our clients needing support with accessing other services.”
“Lambeth Larder is a hugely valuable part of the system addressing poverty and inequality in Lambeth.”
MEET OUR TEAM
We are a small team with a big impact. Our team is: Virginia Nimarkoh (Founder & Managing Director), Joseph Walsh (Non-Executive Director), Lisa Whitaker (Non-Executive Director), Elena Blanco (Social Media & Marketing) Tola Makanjuola (Data). We also work with brilliant freelancers and volunteers that help us deliver our essential work.
Photo: (From left) Team members Elena (Social Media), Virginia (Managing Director), Tola (Data)
Please Donate
Every donation, big or small, helps us continue our crucial work supporting people in Lambeth when they need it most. We need donations from our supporters more than ever as funding from grants is becoming harder to secure.
With the ongoing Cost-of-Living Crisis and threats to welfare benefits, many local people are struggling to pay for basic items like food, fuel, and clothing. Lambeth Larder resources and support help connect people in need to vital services. With your help, we can continue to do this.
support our work: buy a Lambeth Larder Tote Bag ♥♥♥
Why not buy a Lambeth Larder tote bag? Not only will you look very stylish, but you will help us continue our work supporting local people in need. 100% cotton. Printed in London.
£15.00 Price includes postage and packing. UK delivery only.
Contact
Get in touch if you need help finding emergency food or other support locally. Or if you want more information about our work.
We’d also love to hear from you if you know about a group or service that we can add to our directory.
Friends + Supporters
A big thank you to our Crowdfunder supporters: Martina Attille, Rebecca Fortnum, Annabel Howland, Deepak Sardiwal, Fan Sissoko, Diane Symons, People's Fridge Brixton, and indebox.
