Food banks in East Dulwich

[Sue]

To my shame, I don't know where there are food banks in East Dulwich.

I've done a search on here but I can't find any previous threads, though I'm sure there must be.

Does anybody have a list of locations please, and also information on whether things have to be taken there within certain hours?

Also, do they just need basics like canned beans and veg, or will they take seasonal food and alcohol (left over from a party). I assume it all has to be unopened, for obvious reasons.

Thanks.

[lavender27]

Hi there, I don't know of any but there is a box at back of st thomas more church for the Mana Centre advent appeal, here is the link and info

http://www.stthomasmorechurch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/newsletters/Newsletter_2016-12-18.pdf

[James Barber]

Local food banks are in Peckham https://southwark.foodbank.org.uk/contact-us/

and Kingswood Estate http://www.cpcdt.org.uk/kingswood-community-shop/

[Sue]

Thanks both.

[mrure26]

I doubt if alcohol would be acceptable. Sainsbury's on Dog Kennel Hill have a drop off container where food can be left. Mostly they like tins so no perishable food - beans, fish etc and also rice, pasta.

[intexasatthe moment]

Useful info here https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/donate-food/

[Sue]

Thanks all, I didn't think what I had would be suitable, so I took it all to somebody else's party ....

[Pugwash]

Many of the churches have a box which you can place stuff for food banks. Christ Church in Barry Road has one