By Georgia | Brixton People's Kitchen Manager
Firstly, we'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who has donated to Brixton People's Kitchen and supported the essential work we do.
2021 has been a rollercoaster year so far for our organisation. We entered the new year with a bang after serving our community throughout the entire festive period. Providing over 100 free Christmas dinners from our community shop and cafe in Kennington- as well as an array of gifts and goodies and toys.
In the months that followed we supported over 600 households and opened our space 6 days a week to our local community. Providing nutritious affordable meals daily, a safe space for people to come together, and free school meals every half term.
With your support, BPK was able to continue providing weekly shops to our local community for just £5. All the while navigating the ripple effects of a year of lock-downs, ever-changing Covid regulations, and supply chain issues due to Brexit.
In April 2021 the rug was swiftly pulled from underneath us as we were served notice by The Black Prince Trust. In a process that we deemed unfair and unjust, we were given just three months to pack up our shop.
Despite being without a home, BPK still delivered every single planned project in the Summer Holiday. Providing over 3000 meals for school children and executing our Summer Holiday Takeover at St Anselms Church. Which, provided five weeks of free workshops, activities, and lunches for young people aged 8-16.
We have lots of exciting stuff planned for the future, including the launch of our brand new shop! We are so proud of what we do here at Brixton People's Kitchen and we hope to be able to continue to do our work for as long as possible. Stay tuned.
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