Here's some useful info if you run a community group during the Covid-19 crisis.
We will add more information, so check here regularly.
We will add more information, so check here regularly.
surplus food for groups
Does your community group need a supply of cheap (or free), quality, surplus food?
These organizations may be able to help.
These organizations may be able to help.
Bankuet
Your group can join Bankuet to receive donations of food paid for by community donations. Sign up online. W bankuet.co.uk Felix Project/FareShare London FareShare London is now part of the Felix Project. They have schemes offering free and reduced price surplus food for community groups. T 020 7394 2478 / 2463 E fslondon@fareshare.org.uk W fareshare.org.uk City Harvest Low-cost membership scheme for community groups to receive weekly deliveries of quality surplus food. Existing members only, check website for updates. T 020 7041 8491 E info@cityharvest.org.uk W cityharvest.org.uk Healthy Living Platform Healthy Living Platform currently runs surplus food hubs on behalf of Lambeth Council. If you run a community food project in Lambeth, email or call to discuss your requirements. T 07932 918026 E info@healthylivingplatform.org |
Neighbourly
Neighbourly is an online giving platform. They can help you connect with businesses that have volunteer time, money or product surplus to donate. Visit their website to create a free page and set goals for your project. If you want to receive surplus food, a member of your group must have a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. You can do an online course in a few hours and get your certificate for less than £20. W neighbourly.com Plan Zheroes Charities and community groups can sign up online to receive free donations of surplus food available nearby. T 07505 617 844 E info@planzheroes.org W planzheroes.org |
Congestion Charge Reimbursements
The Mayor of London has extended the reimbursement scheme. You may be eligible for reimbursement if you are:
- An NHS patient
- NHS staff
- A local authority employee
- A charity employee or volunteer
- Working at a care home within the Congestion Charge zone
Independent food aid network
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Local helpers: free digital tools
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The Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) supports and connects independent food aid organizations.
It also advocates on their behalf at a national level. IFAN provide up-to-date information about how your group can access surplus food, funding, supplies, etc. during the Covid-19 crisis. Your group can join for free. E ifanconnect@gmail.com W foodaidnetwork.org.uk |
Local Helpers
Local Helpers has created free digital tools for community groups. If you're running a new delivery, shopping service or similar, their free tools can help you manage volunteers, clients and tasks. You can even plot delivery routes. For a free demonstration email: nick@localhelpers.org or visit their Facebook Page |