🍞 Food & Family Support

Food support is available across Lewisham through a number of services:

• Local food banks (some require referral vouchers)
• Community kitchens and meal services
• Food distribution programmes run by charities
• Low-cost food schemes and community food clubs

Support may include:

• Emergency food parcels
• Regular access to food provision
• Free or low-cost hot meals

👉 Always check whether you need a referral before attending a foodbank.

👶 Family & Early Years Support

Families with young children and expectant parents can access additional support:

• Children’s centres and family hubs
• Health visitor services and maternity support
• Parenting programmes and early help services
• Holiday food programmes and school support

You may also be able to access:

• Healthy Start scheme (help with food and essentials for young children)
• Free school meals
• Family wellbeing and support services