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Do you you want to support your community? Here are some ways how.
Are you a Lambeth parent/carer, who would like to support other parents/carers with a child aged 0-3 years? LEAP Parent Champion volunteers provide outreach and signposting support to other parents about LEAP services and other local early years activities. Free training provided. For details contact the Parent Champions team.
Lambeth Mutual Aid is a volunteer-led group supporting Lambeth residents. Their monthly Solidarity Fund offers people in financial need £30 for essentials like food and fuel. If the Solidarity Fund is closed, sign up to be notified when it reopens. They can also provide other practical support.
On Hand is an app to help connect volunteers with local individuals who need help. All volunteers receive security checks. Call to refer yourself or someone else for help. Sign up if you want to volunteer.
Community groups can join Bankuet to receive donations of food paid for by Bankuet supporters.
You can also donate a food bundle to a local food bank, or start a crowdfunding campaign using the Bankuet platform.
Visit the Give Food website to find out what items your local food bank needs.
You can also donate food for the 4 Lambeth Trussell Trust food banks at supermarkets including:
Donate your old unwanted computers, mobiles phones, etc. to Clear Communityweb. They will fix them and redistribute them to people in need in the Crystal Palace area. Visit their website for more information.
Get Rid of and Donate provide free clothing, shoes, and other living essentials for people in need. People can self-refer or be referred by organisations. Donations also welcome.
Many local people struggle to pay for basic toiletries like soap, deodorant, and sanitary protection. You can donate items at stores and libraries in Lambeth. For a list of your nearest drop off points visit the Hygiene Bank website.
The Small Project is a baby clothes library. They offer free bundles of clothes and other baby items to families in need. People can return as their babies grow and need larger clothing. They also accept donations of good quality baby clothes and equipment (0-3 years). Email to register.