London Feeding Programme fundraiser!
My Story
Why am I doing this?
I joined the London Feeding Programme as a volunteer 4 years ago. Making meals for those in need was an absolute joy. But it was the stories from service users that resonated deeply. Whilst serving our meals on the street, I spoke to so many people who had to make tough decisions about whether to heat their home or buy food. I met service users who would rather return to prison to have a guaranteed meal and a roof over their head than continue to live fearfully each night on the street. I would hear how service users would make a single meal, made by us, last them 2 days. It was heartbreaking and it made me determined to do all I could to support members of our community facing food insecurity and homelessness.
What do we do?
It's my great privilege to manage the London Feeding Programme's huge dedicated team of volunteers as they transform surplus ingredients into hundreds of nutritious vegetarian meals, ensuring that no food goes to waste. These meals, along with homemade nutrition bars, other healthy snacks, fruit, immunity shots and hot drinks, are distributed across various locations in the city to support community members in need.
For our homeless service users, we offer warm durable clothing, thermal wear, sleeping bags, blankets and personal hygiene essentials to help them navigate their daily struggles with dignity. In partnership with other organisations, we work tirelessly to provide tailored support in (often harrowing) emergency situations—helping individuals secure accommodation, access legal services and find ways to reduce their energy bills.
What do we need?
We fundraise year-round to make all of this happen. Demand for our services continues to increase. But we can only match this uptick in demand with your support. And that's why I'm taking on a massive challenge - to run the London Marathon on April 26th 2026, to raise funds for this vital cause.
My goal is to raise £15,000. Every penny of your contribution will help the London Feeding Programme expand our reach and impact more Londoners' lives than ever before. Thank you so much for your support!
See our wonderful volunteers in action here:
