Help Keep the Wheels on our Food Bus Turning!

As winter descends and temperatures continue to drop, Be Enriched’s Food Bus remains a lifeline of support for communities across South London. Over the past three months, rising food costs, colder weather and increasing pressure on household food and fuel bills mean more people are relying on the Food Bus Project to access affordable, nutritious food with dignity and care.

Thanks to your support, we have remained on the road, reaching people where they are and helping families stretch their budgets during a particularly challenging time of year.

These figures reflect more than sales alone. They represent families being able to put fresh produce on the table, older residents accessing healthy food close to home, and households making nutritious choices despite financial pressure.

Holiday Activities and Community Outreach

Alongside regular Food Bus routes, we delivered Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) sessions during the autumn period, providing food and connection outside of term time. Together we served 100 meals and we supported 40 children and their families. 

Activities included cooking workshops, shared meals and seasonal activities such as pumpkin carving. For many families, these sessions offered relief from the financial strain of the school holidays, while giving children a safe, positive space to learn, eat and socialise. Most importantly, our activities mean children who rely on free school meals can continue to access healthy meals outside of term time.

The Food Bus team also supported a local primary school winter fete, serving healthy, home-cooked daal to 50 people, including children and families. This allowed us to connect with the wider community and ensure no one missed out on warm, nourishing food during the festive period.

We are now preparing for our December Kids Clubs, ensuring children who rely on free school meals continue to receive nutritious food and enriching activities throughout the winter break.

Looking Ahead to Winter

Winter is the most challenging time of year for the communities we serve and for the Food Bus team. Colder temperatures, shorter days and difficult weather conditions increase both demand and operational challenges. Despite this, our team remains committed to continuing this work, ensuring the Food Bus stays stocked, staffed and accessible.

Thank You

Your support makes this possible. Every donation helps keep the Food Bus on the road, covering fuel, staffing and food costs so we can continue reaching people with fresh food, warmth and care throughout the winter months.

Thank you for standing with us and the communities we serve.