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The Felix Project Multibank

London, United Kingdom

Redistributes surplus food and essential household goods to community organizations across London.

  • Clothing
  • Food
  • Hygiene
  • Navigation
Access
Community-organization distribution
Cost
Free. Free essentials through partners
Coverage
Unit 11, Acton Park Industrial Estate, The Vale, London W3 7QE
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Whitechapel Mission

London, United Kingdom

A free day centre offering breakfast, showers, clothing, advice, computers, medical support, and shelter referrals.

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  • Clothing
  • Health
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Access
Walk-in day centre
Cost
Free. All listed services free
Address
212 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1BJ
Hours
Breakfast daily from 8:00 AM; weekday showers 7:00–10:00 AM; weekday advice 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
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Crisis Skylight London

London, United Kingdom

A Crisis Skylight centre offering personalized support with housing, homelessness, health and wellbeing, skills, employment, and referrals.

  • Shelter
  • Health
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Access
Contact centre for assessment
Cost
Free. Free homelessness support
Address
50-52 Commercial Street, London E1 6LT
Hours
Monday–Friday 9:30 AM–4:30 PM.
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Drinking fountains for London

London, United Kingdom

The Mayor of London and Thames Water have installed a network of over 100 drinking water fountains across the capital. The program provides free access to healthy tap water to reduce single-use plastic waste.

  • Water
Access
Public drinking water fountains
Cost
Free resource finder. Free access to healthy tap water.
Coverage
Greater London area
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A*Clapton Park TMO — Hackney Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
Gilpin Road, Homerton, London, E5 0LH, United Kingdom
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Ascension Church Centre — Newham District Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
Ascension Church Centre, Baxter Road, London, E16 3HJ, United Kingdom
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Bonny Downs Foodbank — Newham District Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
35 vicarage lane, East Ham, London, E6 6DG, United Kingdom
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Brent Foodbank - Neasden Centre — Brent Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
St Mary's Church Willesden, Church End, Neasden Lane, London, NW10 2TS, United Kingdom
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C* Stamford Hill Centre — Hackney Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
St Andrew's Church, 106 Bethune road, London, N16 5DU, United Kingdom
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Camden Foodbank near Camden High St — Camden Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Access
Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
RCCG City Church, first floor, 14 Pratt Mews, London, NW1 0AD, United Kingdom
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Downham (St John the Baptist) — Lewisham Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
St John the Baptist Church, 353 Bromley Road, London, SE6 2RP, United Kingdom
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E*Museum of the home — Hackney Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
Geffrey Street, Fire Exit 3, London, E2 8EA, United Kingdom
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Fulham Foodbank Centre — Hammersmith & Fulham Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
St Matthew's Church, Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, SW6 2TX, United Kingdom
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An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

  • Food
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Access
Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
Notting Hill Methodist Church, 240 Lancaster Road, London, ENGLAND UK, W11 4AH, United Kingdom
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Kentish Town Foodbank — Kentish Town Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
Kentish Town Congrational Church, Church Aveune, London, NW1 8PD, United Kingdom
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Old Oak Foodbank Centre — Hammersmith & Fulham Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
St Katherine's Church Westway, Old Oak, London, W12 0SD, United Kingdom
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An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Access
Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
George Lane, South Woodford, London, E18 1LW, United Kingdom
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Roundhouse — Islington Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
71 Ronalds Road, London, N5 1XB, United Kingdom
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An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
St Simon's Church, Rockley Road, London, W14 0DA, United Kingdom
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Southwark BMC - Collections — Southwark Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

  • Food
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Access
Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
Bermondsey Methodist Church, 256 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3UJ, United Kingdom
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Southwark City Hope Collections — Southwark Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
City Hope Church, 121 Drummond Street, London, SE16 2JY, United Kingdom
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An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
Immanuel and St Andrew Church, 452 Streatham High Rd, London, SW16 3NN, United Kingdom
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Wandsworth FB - New Life Church — Wandsworth Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

  • Food
  • Navigation
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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
2 Austin Road, London, SW11 5JP, United Kingdom
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Wandsworth FB - The Yard Putney — Wandsworth Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

  • Food
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Access
Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
The Yard, 401-403 Tildesley Road, London, SW15 3BD, United Kingdom
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An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
Oasis Centre, 1 Kennington Road, London, SE1 7QP, United Kingdom
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An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6BS, United Kingdom
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An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
St Michael and St George's Church, 1 Commonwealth Ave, London, W12 7QR, United Kingdom
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Z**Home Delivery** — Hackney Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
Hackney Foodbank, Wally Foster. Homerton Rd, London, E9 5QB, United Kingdom
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ZA* Hackney Giving Van Monday — Hackney Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
Vi Forester Community Hall, Pedro Street, London, E5 0HL, United Kingdom
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ZB* Hackney Giving van Tuesday — Hackney Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
Hackney Showroom, 4 Murrain Rd, Finsbury Park, London, N4 2BN, United Kingdom
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ZC* Giving van Wed. DO NOT SELECT — Hackney Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

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Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
Clock House Car Park, 147 Stamford Hill, London, N16 5LG, United Kingdom
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ZD* Hackney Giving van Thursday — Hackney Foodbank

London, United Kingdom

An official Trussell food-bank centre where people with an approved food-bank voucher can access a free emergency food parcel.

  • Food
  • Navigation
Access
Free emergency food parcel; Trussell voucher/referral required
Cost
Free with eligibility. Free emergency food parcel after an approved Trussell voucher/referral
Address
Nightingale GP Practise, 10 Kenninghall Rd, Lower Clapton, London, E5 8BY, United Kingdom
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