Community
Canteens
Our Canteens bring the community together as volunteers cook a delicious and nutritious meal, using surplus food across three locations in South London.
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The canteens improve well-being while developing a stronger sense of community, particularly for those who are socially isolated. Everyone is welcome, and we get a mix of ages, as well as vulnerable groups, including those affected by addiction, mental health concerns, low or no-income parents, asylum seekers, and the unemployed.
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While our canteens bring people together to enjoy a meal without the stigma of receiving a handout, 79% of attendees said they returned to socialise with people they met there and friendships have continued outside of the meal.​
Our Canteens
Pull up a chair! Enjoy a three-course meal and great conversation with new friends, everyone is welcome at our table.
Castle Canteen
Monday 1PM - 2.30PM
​Crossways Church Hall
18 Hampton Street, SE17 3AL
Closest Buses: 196, 333, 133, 155
Closest Tube: Elephant and Castle
Clapham Canteen
Wednesdays 1PM - 2.30PM
Clapham Park Cube, 116 King’s Avenue,
SW4 8EP
Closest Buses: 45, 50, 57, 137, 335, 417
Closest Tube: Clapham South
Tooting Canteen
Fridays 1PM - 2.30PM
Tooting United Reformed Church Rookstone Road, SW17 9NQ
Closest Buses: G1, 44, 57, 77, 270, 274, 333
Closest Tube: Tooting Broadway
Tooting Canteen Guest
"The canteen is great for reducing intake of highly processed foods, which are usually the only things I can afford."
Castle Canteen Guest
"Many people would consider this place their second home"
Clapham Canteen Guest
"It is very well organised and the people are extremely polite. Also I have gained a purpose to get out of the house, which I otherwise would not have."
