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September 2025 – Pecan Blog

Hygiene poverty is a hidden crisis in the UK, affecting millions of people, yet it often goes unspoken. That’s why partnerships with organisations like Beauty Banks are so vital. Together, we’re not only able to meet urgent needs but also bring a little extra joy and dignity to the women who come through our doors.

Pecan Autumn 2025 Newsletter

We're getting excited for the launch of our Big Give Women & Girls campaign next month with up to 10K through match-funding!

Big Give – Women & Girls 2025

‘We’re thrilled to let you know that Pecan has been selected to take part in this year’s Big Give Women and Girls Match Fund!'

August 2025 – Pecan Blog

When I retired, I worried I might feel adrift. Volunteering has been my anchor. It gives me structure, a sense of purpose, and the joy of working alongside a committed, friendly team. I hope the work I do makes a difference to others. I know it’s made a difference to me.

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April 2025 – Pecan Blog

Our April contributor is Emily, Food Services Project Manager. Emily has been working on the Trussell Pathfinder project to address how we reduce the need for foodbanks in Southwark.

Pecan Spring 2025 Newsletter

As the season of renewal begins, we’re excited to share heartwarming stories and uplifting updates from Pecan. Meet our wonderful new Chair of Trustees, Sally Dixon, celebrate our January–March highlights, and discover the latest from our projects—including a surprise hidden talent from one of our Employment Support team members and the launch of a brand-new pop-up Pantry. We hope you feel the kindness and community spirit that makes Pecan so special. Happy reading!

March 2025 – Pecan Blog

Our March contributor is Kellie, a corporate volunteer that has worked across our projects to support the work we do, as well as fundraise for Pecan. We appreciate the kindness from our local and wider community who choose to volunteer with us, so read on to find out why Kellie volunteers and choosing to run the London Marathon for Pecan.

Press Release – Peckham Pantry Pop-Up #1

We will be launching our first pop-up on Tuesday 15 April 2025 at the Rachel Leigh Community Hall, 32 Andrews Walk London SE17 3JQ. So, join us on Tuesday 15 April from 10am-3pm for the launch of this new social supermarket in Walworth

February 2025 – Pecan Blog

Community organising means bringing people together to take action on the issues they care about. In this blog, our Community Engagement Officer Flora Schweighofer shares how a group of local residents on low incomes connected to Pecan are coming together to make life in Southwark easier and better for everyone.

Pecan Winter 2025 #2 Newsletter

Happy New Year! And welcome to our first newsletter of 2025. In this newsletter, we look back at some of our highlights for 2024 including turning 35! A bittersweet milestone: we are so proud of the work Pecan has carried out over the last 35 years; of the innovation and the impact we have had on the community.

January 2025 – Pecan Blog

There is so much that goes on behind the scenes at Pecan, so towards the end of each month we will be posting a blog to highlight the hidden side to the five projects at Pecan, and to raise the awareness of the many social inequalities that Pecan address through our charity.

Pecan Winter 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to our Winter Newsletter. Yes, Christmas is just around the corner and that means amongst all the festivities, Pecan’s yearly fundraising campaign is up and running: Give a Gift of Hope, Kindness, Belief.

Peckham Pantry Autumn 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to Peckham Pantry’s Autumn 2024 Newsletter written by Peckham Pantry Steering Group.

Thank You

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, clients, volunteers and staff.

Pecan Autumn 2024 Newsletter

We hope you had a wonderful summer and enjoyed the several continuous sunny days in August. Over the coming months look out for Pecan's services at the Peckham Festival 2024 and our Foodbank Tesco Collection on 12-13 September. Plus, we will be holding a MacMillan Coffee Morning in our Together Café on 27 September and marking Black History Month in October, including a collaboration again with Bold Tendencies.

Peckham Pantry Summer 2024 Newsletter

Thank you to our members and supporters, as we are continuing to keep the Pantry the first choice for shopping, when the cost of living is having an impact on your food choices.

Chair of Trustees

PECAN is a dynamic Christian charity which has been working throughout Southwark for 35 years. Our offices are in Peckham, South-East London. We help people who face seemingly impassable barriers to find a way through, re-write their futures and flourish.

Pecan Summer 2024 Newsletter

June is a big month for us: it is Volunteers Week 3-9 June – Pecan could not survive without our incredible volunteers from our community and from businesses around Southwark and wider London. Plus, on 12 June we turn 35 years old! #Pecan35

Peckham Pantry – Impact Report 2020-2024

The impact and sustainability of Peckham Pantry has been released and gives an in-depth view and key findings of an alternative model of a food support.

Peckham Pantry April 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to Peckham Pantry’s April 2024 Newsletter! As we step into Spring and a new financial year, Peckham Pantry is brimming with optimism and excitement for the journey ahead.

Welcome to our New CEO, Peter Edwards

We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new CEO, Peter Edwards.

Pecan April 2024 Newsletter

Spring is upon us, and as we step into this new season there is also a lot of change here at Pecan. In January we said goodbye to Chris Price who had led Pecan for 12 years. This month we will say hello to our new CEO – watch this space for more information coming soon.

Peckham Pantry March 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to Peckham Pantry’s March 2024 Newsletter! This month the Pantry celebrated being a partner and social supermarket with City Harvest London. A fabulous film was commissioned by the team at City Harvest London to highlight redefining the ways communities come together to tackle food insecurity and food waste.

Pecan March 2024 Newsletter

Thank you to our supporters, donors, volunteers and community for your generosity over the last two months. Your support has allowed us to continue with the work we do to support our clients, plus create a programme for events for the community.

Peckham Pantry February 2024 Newsletter

Hello to our new members that have joined Peckham Pantry since January 2024, and we hope you enjoy shopping at the Pantry, as well as becoming part of our community.

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