We’re still buzzing from the beautiful energy our community brought to the room yesterday at our Autumn Community Feast at Clapton Common Rooms. As one of our lovely guests, John, put it:
“So wonderful to see three long tables full of people. It’s amazing work you do. You bring us together, help us meet new people and get us talking to one another! And it’s not just about the financial support. Sometimes, when you’re going through a difficult time, all you need is a chat with someone. To eat together!”
There was chatter in the air, second helpings of dessert, guests asking for our recipes and warm goodbyes filled with excitement for our next gathering.
Moments like these remind us that our work goes far beyond putting food on the table. It’s about access, dignity, opportunity, wellbeing, sustainability and, last but not least, a sense of belonging.
The cost-of-living crisis continues to put pressure on households, with many finding it increasingly difficult to afford nutritious food. This can affect not only people’s physical health but also their sense of wellbeing and connection to others. We believe that no one should have to face these challenges alone.
Our community kitchen and cookery school has grown into a trusted, welcoming space where people can develop the skills and confidence to make practical changes to their everyday lives. But just as importantly, it’s a place to meet new people, share experiences and strengthen connections with the wider community.
We have exciting plans for the year ahead, but we need your support to make them happen.
When you donate to our Autumn Crowdfunder, Aviva will match your donation up to £250, doubling your impact! Your contribution will directly support:
🥕 200+ nutritious meals every week batch-cooked at Liberty Hall and delivered to our neighbours who are housebound, isolated or face barriers to accessing healthy food.
👩🍳 Free and pay-what-you-can community cooking classes, making practical cooking skills and food education inclusive and accessible to everyone.
🍽️ Community feasts, bringing people together to share food, build relationships, celebrate diversity and tackle social isolation.
💚 150+ supported volunteering opportunities, helping residents build confidence, develop practical skills and access pathways into training, employment and wider community participation.
A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us so far, especially the Raw Living team for helping us get started and the wonderful team at Dauns for their mid-campaign boost. A special shoutout to our friend and neighbour Nate Agbetu for joining our community feast, lending a hand and capturing the spirit of our work so beautifully.
Thank you. Together, we’re making good food, stronger communities and a fairer food system possible, with a little joy in every recipe.
