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October 01 2024
Action Against Food Poverty volunteers. © Robert Straw Action Against Food Poverty volunteers. © Robert Straw

Information on a London food outreach service, Action Against Food Poverty. Written by Kate Brewin and Robert Straw

Hello! We’re Action Against Food Poverty, and we provide food and conversation for people who are homeless and in need.

Every week, we do a walk around central London giving food and supplies to our homeless friends and anyone else who may be struggling in these uncertain times.

Our slogan is “Using Food as a Catalyst for Conversation,” but we don’t give advice and we don’t judge. We’re just about talking to people and listening to them – and helping them think about the ways in which they might be able to move forward in their lives.

And because we’re walking the same walks regularly, we can really get to know people, meaning that we can build relationships and really support them.

Our team of volunteers walk the same route through London, at the same time and the same day every week. We’re usually around the Holborn / Tottenham Court Road area and you’ll be able to spot us by the big blue IKEA bag we carry around. If you see us, come and have a chat. Our outreach takes place every Saturday, starting at around 11am from St Giles-in-the-Fields church, by Tottenham Court Road station.

We know that we can’t solve peoples’ problems instantly. But what we hope is that over the weeks and months, our friendly chats and kind interactions will help to support people with whatever they’re going through, and leave them in a better place emotionally.

We hope to see you soon.

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