Thank you, Supporters of Pecan and Southwark Foodbank:
Following our recent break-in at our foodbank and pantry warehouse, we have been overwhelmed with kindness from every area of our community. You all helped us to restock, repair and remind our staff how important the work we do is. Every donation to kind words and acknowledgment has been appreciated by our users, members, clients, volunteers and staff.
Miatta Fahnbulleh MP with Morrisons’ Peckham team
So, THANK YOU to:
The Prince and Princess of Wales, Miatta Fahnbulleh MP for Peckham, Southwark Council, Morrisons in Peckham (Fiona from HQ, Joe, Brandon, Kayra, Rose, Franca and Vince), Tesco HQ (Caroline, Madison, Michelle and team) Tesco CFC (Dennis, Jade and team), Tropical Sun (Paul and team), Jones Day, Trussell (Izzy, Flora and the team) Robust UK (James and Jake), Bromley Foodbank and Bankuet (Robin and team).
L to R: Jones Day, Tesco CFC, OCS, Women’s Service, The Ivy House and individual donations
Support with our new security system from OCS and restocking at Morrisons in Peckham
THANK YOU to all the individual donors:
To the many individuals and those who wish to remain anonymous, our heartfelt thank you for your kindness and belief in community being stronger together. We appreciate every person who dropped into Pecan to check we were all OK, emailed, donated, brought in food and essential items.
THANK YOU to community organisations:
Glengall Wharf Gardens, The Ivy House (everyone at The Ivy House), Deacon Tony, Saint Francis Xavier Sixth Form College (parents and students), and Pecan (families, friends, current and past members from all our projects).
Restocking at Tesco and Deacon Tony with a donation
THANK YOU to all the media who responded to our social media post on Monday 9 September:
Southwark News, South London Press, BBC London News, The Independent, The Standard, ITV London, MyLondon, The Upper Room, Talk TV
THANK YOU to corporate organisations:
OCS, OCO Connect CIC, I am the Agent\The Farewell Guide, Dons Local Action, Ecclesiastical, Access Insurance, Jones Day, APCOA, Devolver Digital and Interiors
and THANK YOU to our local Peckham community
from all Pecan’s services staff, volunteers, members, clients and trustees
#Kindness #Belief #Hope
Pecan and Southwark Foodbank
Pecan are celebrating 35 years as the charity meeting the needs of our community in Peckham and wider Southwark. We have faced many challenges over the years, shrinking, growing and surviving the pandemic – but Pecan has remained here, providing essential services. We can only do this due to the ongoing generosity of our funders, individual donors, local businesses and community support.
‘As well as Southwark Foodbank, our charity also includes Peckham Pantry; Women’s Services; Employment Support; and Together, our community café. These services help to address the issues of poverty and alleviate the challenges that are faced by many.’
We are a Trussell Foodbank, and we want a society where everyone can afford the essentials. But we continue to provide emergency support as well as working with our members to address the underlying issues of poverty.
Each week we distribute, on average, 100 parcels that feed local households – from single to large families. As well as Southwark Foodbank, our charity also includes Peckham Pantry; Women’s Services; Employment Support; and Together, our community café. These services help to address the issues of poverty and alleviate the challenges that are faced by many.
Community coffee morning at Bold Tendencies and Women’s Service theatre outing – summer 2024
Our Women’s Service supports women from all backgrounds, including those affected by the criminal justice system, with advocacy, drop-ins and a safe space. Our newest project, Together Community Hub, is a social area that operates as a café and warm space (Monday and Tuesday, 1-3pm), and a community venue for our free creative courses and workshops.
Employment Support is our longest running project and continues to support our community’s needs. Today, the Employment Support collaborates with community organisations for training and placements, as well as running accredited courses.
Find out how to support us and to keep in touch:
- Support Pecan and its services fighting poverty in Southwark since 1989: www.pecan.org.uk/donate
- Southwark Foodbank: southwark.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-money
- Southwark Foodbank | London Bridge Collection: Every last Wednesday of the month, from 7-10am
- Sign up for our Newsletters: https://bit.ly/Pecan_Newsletter
