Peckham Pantry: More Than Just a Social Supermarket
In the bustling heart of Peckham, South London, stands a unique establishment that goes beyond the traditional supermarket model. Peckham Pantry is a social supermarket that has redefined the way communities come together to tackle food insecurity, and food waste. In...
Volunteer Valentine’s Special: Susan & John
Couples who volunteer together, stay together Dream duo, Susan and John Johnston volunteer weekly at City Harvest’s Acton warehouse. The married couple are both Harvest Hundred volunteers, which means that they have individually volunteered over 100 hours of...
Supporting low-income households: A Call to Action
Low-income households are at a significant disadvantage as child food poverty worsens In the UK, the equivalent of roughly 9 children in an average classroom of 30 are facing food insecurity. The connection between child poverty and educational challenges is clear,...
Homelessness in the UK has increased by 74% since 2010, City Harvest Talks to Acton Homeless Concern
“The homelessness situation has got a lot worse in the past 15 years…” After a four-year decline in rough sleeping, in part due to initiatives during the pandemic, charities say the recent increase is a result of rising prices, pushing individuals...
1 in 10 elderly people face food poverty in the UK
As the price of food soars, and challenges like social isolation limit access to food for over 65s, an alarming 1 in 10 elderly people face food poverty. With the energy price cap due to rise by an additional 5% in January 2024 (Ofgem), more people over the age of 65...
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