food bank

A huge number of people across the Two Cities have volunteered to help those in need across London. You can find out more how you can help here.

In these difficult times, not everyone can afford to buy the food they need. The organisations below are committed to supporting those in most need by providing free food or emergency support. 

  • Covent Garden Community Centre and Dragon Hall Trust.
  • The Ebury Food Surplus, next to Doneraile House, Ebury Bridge Road.
  • The North Paddington Food Bank serves people living in the north of Westminster, Brent, North Kensington & Chelsea.
  • WAND UK Charity is delivering cooked meals once a week across Hammersmith & Fulham, RBKC and Westminster. Call 07813 485 607 or email.
  • The Westminster Chapel Food Bank is supported by The Trussell Trust.

If you need help and live in the City of London, please contact the Corporation of London here.

If you need help and live anywhere in Westminster, please contact Westminster Connects - run by Westminster City Council. You may also find Westminster Mutual Aid, a local group of volunteers, is able to help. 

If you are involved with a voluntary organisation providing food or other critical help to people in need anywhere in the Two Cities, please let me know and I will include on this list.

See Also

COVID-19

Understandably, lots of people have been contacting me about COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic.  It is still important that we all continue to follow official public health guidelines.

COVID-19 Roadmap

On 22nd February 2021, the Prime Minister announced the steps which will be taken to lead the country out of COVID-19 and back to normal life.  Step 1 - from 8th March The first stage of the roadmap will come into operation on 8th March, with schools and colleges returning to full

COVID-19 Scams

COVID-19 has unfortunately been seen by some criminals as an opportunity. Many of us are feeling more vulnerable than we normally would.

COVID-19 Vaccine

The COVID-19 vaccine is now being rolled out across the Two Cities. A number of people have contacted Nickie, asking various questions about the vaccine.

Guidance for Employees

The government has announced a package of measures to protect jobs and incomes as part of the national effort in response to Coronavirus, COVID-19.

Guidance for the Self-Employed

Millions of people across the UK have benefited from the new coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-Employed Income Support Scheme, with those eligible receiving a cash grant worth 80% of their average monthly trading profit over the last three years, up to £2,500 per month.

Renters and landlords

In response to the financial impact of the Coronavirus  the Government announced a package of protections for renters and landlords including;  Emergency legislation to suspend new evictions from social or private rented accommodation while this national emergency is taking place

Support for Businesses

The Government has brought forward a package of comprehensive measures to support businesses through COVID-19. The package has included: A Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Deferring VAT and Income Tax payments A Statutory Sick Pay relief package for SMEs A 12-month business rat

Travel Advice

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has been advising British people against all non-essential travel worldwide since 17 March 2020.  The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented international border closures and other restrictions.