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19 Feb 25
Merton Growbaby hub to relocate
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The Merton Growbaby hub in Graham Road will close in March; the last day operating will be Thursday 13 March. The hub will then relocate to Pollards Hill Baptist Church – the opening date of the new hub will be announced on this website when finalised.
12 Feb 25
Financial and welfare advice for Foodbank users
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Our welfare and benefits advisor based at the Foodbank in the Elim Church in South Wimbledon assists with problems faced by Foodbank users concerning benefits, grants and other financial problems. Since April 2024 ninety people have accessed the service; advice has been given in relation to a number of issues, including benefits, debt in general, […]
27 Nov 24
Generous donations at Harvest Festival time
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Thanks to the generosity of schools, churches and other places of worship and shoppers, the Wimbledon Foodbank received over 9,000 kg of donated food at Harvest Festival time, enough to make over 10,000 meals over the coming months. In September and October Wimbledon Foodbank provided 3-day emergency food parcels for 642 persons in need across […]
8 Oct 24
September Food Drive at Waitrose Raynes Park
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Volunteers from Amazon UK gave up their time to help Wimbledon Foodbank run a food drive at Waitrose Raynes Park on 20 September. Customers generously donated 997 kg of food. The food donated was enough to supply more than 1,100 meals to people in need throughout Merton. Thanks to Amazon for arranging the volunteers.
5 Jun 24
Getting advice with money worries
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South West London Law Centre offers initial advice about money and benefit problems. Sessions take place on Thursdays at the Wimbledon Foodbank, 76 Kingston Road SW19 1LA. Bookable appointments at 10 and 11 am and 1pm. From 12 noon to 1 pm there is a drop-in service without a need to fix an appointment.
5 Jun 24
Wimbledon Foodbank partners with Amazon
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We are pleased to announce that Wimbledon Foodbank and Amazon have entered into a partnership! Amazon has kindly offered some of its team members to help stage Food Drives over the summer taking place at Waitrose Raynes Park on the first Wednesday of each Month. Please come down, help us and if you want to […]