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.
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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 |
