Volunteering and community stores

We support four food aid organisations on Lewisham Council-managed estates:

• Evelyn Community Store (Evelyn Community Centre)
• Feed the Hill Social Supermarket (New Cross Road)
• Sydenham Community Supermarket (Kelvin Grove)
• Rehoboth Community Outreach Club (Hazel Grove)

These organisations are run by residents for residents. They offer low-cost, healthy groceries, providing weekly food and essentials to residents who are struggling to make ends meet. Members can save up to £30 a week compared to regular supermarkets. They run collection days and offer delivery services for those unable to visit in person.

Volunteer opportunities

All of these organisations need volunteers; even one or two hours of your time can make a big difference. Tasks include:

• Transporting surplus food and deliveries (a car or cargo bike is fine, no van required)
• Sorting surplus food on-site
• Helping members shop on collection days

If you’d like to volunteer, email CommunityRelations@lewisham.gov.uk. If food store volunteering isn’t for you, we can discuss other opportunities, such as gardening, environmental projects, or youth initiatives.