FOOD SERVICES BEFORE AND AFTER CHRISTMAS

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The Bear Church at Evelyn Community Centre 

Evelyn Community Centre, 9 Wotton Road, SE8 5TQ

 

A free hot freshly made meal, all welcome, 6:00pm-7:00pm on 7th December.

Christmas meal on the 21st December, 6-7pm with carols.

Reopening Sunday 11th January.

 

 

Food Cycle Lewisham

The Lewisham Irish Community Centre, 2a Davenport Road, Rushey Green, SE6 2AZ 

 

Last meal before Christmas: 21st December 1:15pm.

Three course vegetarian community meal.

Reopens 3rd January.

 

 

Food Cycle New Cross

All Saints Hatcham Community Centre, 105 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5DJ

Last meal before Christmas: 18th December 1:15pm

Three course vegetarian meal. Free to everyone.

Reopens 8th January.

 

 

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The Feast at King's Church Catford  

Catford Hill, SE6 4PS 

 

Dinner every Wednesday, up to Wednesday 17th December at 7:00pm, with Christmas meal on the 10th December.

 

 

Rehoboth Community Outreach Club

Ray Champion Meeting Room, 1-18 Allwood Close, SE26 4JP
Telephone: 07487738908 / 07946354617 for additional information.

 

Children 0 - 16 yrs winter jacket give away 
Monday December 15th, 11:00am - 3:00pm

 

Community Christmas Dinner
Monday December 22nd, 11:00am - 5:00pm

 

Christmas Eve - December 24th, 6:00pm - 10:00pm

News Years Eve - December 31st, 6:00pm - 10:00pm

 

Soup Kitchen/ Food Bank Opening Days:

Monday 11:00am - 2:00pm (Free Hot Meals)

Wednesday 2:30pm - 4:00pm (Food Parcels)

Thursday 11:00am - 2:00pm (Food Parcels)

 

Saturday 3:00pm – 9:00pm (Fundraising Saturday - All donations gratefully appreciated).

 

 

Christ Church United Reformed Church Bellingham 

15 Bellingham Green, London, SE6 3HQ 

 

Christmas Meal Friday 19th December. Doors open at 12:30pm for a three course, traditional Christmas dinner. Will cater for special diets and ask people about this at the time of booking. Gentle activities afterwards until 4:30pm. Can cater for up to 40 places, so please book in advance.

Contact Christ Church on 07546 952 661 or hello@ccbellingham.org.uk

 

Please note - The Friday Drop-In will be closed for one week only on Friday 26th December.

Friday 2nd January. Doors open at 12:30pm for a three course, festive dinner including roasts. Will cater for special diets and ask people about this at the time of booking. Gentle activities afterwards until 4:30pm. Can cater for up to 40 places, so please book in advance.

Contact Christ Church on 07546 952 661 or hello@ccbellingham.org.uk

 

 

 

Ichthus Community Table  

Ichthus Lee Green, 23 Lampmead Road, London, SE12 8QJ  

 

19th December, 1:30pm

Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. 

Opening hours remain the same 1.30-3.00pm every Friday, except they will be closed on 26th December and 2nd January 2026.

Catford Soup Kitchen
1 Bromley Road, Catford SE6 1JX

 

25th December, 12:00pm – 2:00pm.

Christmas Dinner.

Also open over the Christmas and New Year period every Saturday, 11:00am – 1:00pm. Contact  outreach@uckg.org

 

 

Community Connections Lewisham / Lewisham Salvation Army  
Meals on Wheels. Tuesday 23rd December. 

 

Freshly made meals for Lewisham residents isolated over Christmas. Delivered in the morning by volunteers. First come, first served booking. Limited number of meals, refer early to avoid disappointment.
Please signpost to the Community Connections Lewisham phoneline or ring yourself on 0330 058 3464 to provide details, dietary requirements, and anything else we should know about the delivery.

 

 

Lewisham Foodbank  
Last session before Christmas: Monday 22nd December, 12:00pm - 2:00pm at Deptford Salvation Army, Mary Ann Gardens SE8 3DP

Closed Tuesday 23rd December until Thursday 1st January inclusive

Reopens:  Fri 2ndJanuary 10:00am -12:00pm at Catford Salvation Army, 23 - 25 Brownhill Road, SE6 2HE

 

Mye Green Mango
1a Station Approach, Catford, SE6 4RE (near Catford Bridge Tavern)
24th December 12:00-4:00pm. Christmas Dinner with trimmings.

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Lewisham Donation Hub

Unit D, Place Ladywell, 261 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6AY

Please ALWAYS check the website before visiting:

www.lewishamdonationhub.org

 

Weather/limited volunteer numbers can close certain parts of the service.

Planned opening and service times as follows:

28th November- 18th December.

Food support:  Tickets shared at 9:00am - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

General support: Please check the website

Donations: Please check the website

Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th December

Open for Food support - tickets shared at 9:00am

 

Tuesday 30th and Wednesday 31st December

Open for Food support - Tickets shared at 9am

 

25th December (Christmas Day) and 1st January (New Year’s Day):  Fully closed

 

6th, 7th, 8th January

Food support: Tickets shared at 9:00am - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

General support: Please check the website

Donations: Please check the website

 

13th, 14th, 15th January

Food support: Tickets shared at 9:00am - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

General support: Please check the website.

Donations: Please check the website.

 

 

The Love Fellowship Lifeline Ministry
Honor Oak Community Centre, 50 Turnham Road, SE4 2JD 
Telephone 07957 198 304    

 

25th December 2:00pm – 5:00pm.

Free Christmas meal for people in need on the estate.     

To book your meal please visit https://rsvp.online/LFLMChristmasDinner

 

Living Waters Christian Centre foodbank, last Wednesday will be the 17th of December returning on the 4th of February.

 

 

Cummin Up Caribbean Takeaway with Taste Soul Good  
389 Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6NZ

25th December 1:00pm to 6:00pm.
Christmas day traditional meal with a Caribbean twist.

Richard Simpson 07831423163 no booking necessary.
Family environment encouraged, volunteers welcome.

St Peters Church  

St Peter’s Brockley, Wickham Road, SE4 1LT 

 

Wednesday 24th December.

Hot drinks, mince pies, carols and Christmas festivities from 10:00am. Christmas lunch with all the trimmings will be served at 12:00pm. The meal is included in a weekly £4 membership for those also purchasing a grocery parcel.  People coming just for the meal are invited to make a donation of £2 for the lunch.

Hill Station Cafe

Hill Station Cafe, Kitto Road, SE14 5TY

 

Friday 26th December 11:00am – 5:00pm.

Free basic hot drinks (instant coffee and tea-bag tea), squash and biscuits. Bring music to share (there's a piano!), play board games and stay as long as you like. On the 484 and 343 bus routes.

 

 

Action for Refugees in Lewisham / St Peter's Church Food Bank  
St Peter’s Church, Lee, SE12 8HQ 

 

Food Bank dates over Christmas period: 20th December, 3rd January. Closed 21st December - 2nd January.  
The Food Bank is not drop-in, maximum of 40 places for people with no recourse to public funds and all referrals must be agreed in advance. Accept referrals from 

organisations and self-referral from individuals. 

Contact Omar Shayah, Destitution Coordinator at foodbank@afril.org.uk

 

Catford Fridge 

Lewisham Irish Community Centre, SE6 4AS 

 

Will be closed for 3 Saturdays: 20th, 27th December, and 3rd January. 

 

 

CHART CIC Food Bank at WG Grace Community Centre

1 Lions Close, SE9 4HG 

 

Last day for our Foodbank will be on Wednesday 17th December and back on Wednesday 7th January 10:00am - 11:00am

For food and hygiene essentials. It's quick and easy to register, just bring your ID and proof of address - no referral needed. If you have any questions,

please contact: chartcic@outlook.com mobile: 07455 213 291

 

 

Downham Gleaning Pantry - Social Supermarket 

Brook Lane Community Church, 27-29 Brook Lane, Bromley, BR1 4PU 

 

Open Fridays 9:30AM – 12:30pm. Closed on 26th December and will open as normal on 2nd January. Social Pantry for people on low incomes and affected financially in

Downham.

Residents pay a membership fee of £5 a week to choose from a variety of food. Register online at downhamaid.org.uk.

Contact downhamaid@gmail.com

 

Feed the Hill 
367 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6AT 

 
Open on Wednesdays 10:00am - 12:00pm throughout the holiday period. Social 

supermarket for people on low incomes (£2 per shop), no membership required, bring proof of address. For people on low incomes who may benefit from spending less on their weekly shop (£2 per shop, or free if you can’t afford £2). 

Contact feedthehill@gmail.com 

 

 

Lee Community Foodbank 
370 Lee High Road, SE12 8RS
 

Thursdays 10:00am – 11:30am.

Last day Thursday 18th December.

Also open on Christmas Eve 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Opening back from the festive season 8th January 2026.

Contact Foodbank@ntcglee.org.uk or Ann on 07956972622. 

 

 

Rastafari Movement UK Wellbeing

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 12:00pm-3:00pm at The INI Food and Wellbeing Centre, 103 Boundfield Road, North Downham, SE6 1PF and

Mondays 12:00pm – 2:00pm at The Community Hub 33 Wildwood Close, Newstead Gardens SE12 0ST.

 

Offering African and Caribbean Cultural support services including foods, fresh fruits, and veg and other groceries, and toiletries for wider community needs.

Closed 25th December - 12th January.

Reopens on 12th January 2026.

 

 

St Luke's Downham  

Northover, Bromley, BR1 5JR 

 

The Front Room at St Luke's Downham - closed after Tuesday 23rd December reopening on Monday 5th January. 

Welcome Club at St Mark's Downham closed from Thursday 25th December. 

Reopening Wednesday 7th January. 

 

 

Word of Life: Food Bank and Community Resource Centre  

72A Mayeswood Road, SE12 9RP

 
Friday 19th December Food Bank and Community Resource last opening day.

Reopens on Friday 9th January.

Handing out Christmas hampers for families in the community on Saturday 20th December.