Across London
Crisis Day Centres, 24 – 28 December, 10am – 5pm. You’ll find hot meals, companionship and support. There are centres located in Stratford, Pimlico and Bermondsey.
South London
Peckham Soup Kitchen are offering a Christmas party from 4-9pm, with dinner served at 5:30pm. There’s also Christmas presents, live dj and entertainment, rsvp to 07424710331.
London LGBTQ+ community centre at 60-62 Hopton Street, Blackfriars, SE1 9JH, London. Visit 24 December 12pm – 6pm. No need to sign-up, just come along for a tasty curry and sweet treats and a community dinner. The centre is also open on Christmas day 12 – 6pm for those that need a place to go.
Barley Loaves, The Ecclēsia (London City Mission) 1 Cornmill Lane, Lewisham SE13 7FY, will be serving the public on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, both Saturday evenings from 8pm.
All Saints Church, 105 New Cross Road, SE14 5DJ, will provide a Christmas Meal on Christmas Day 12.30-4.30pm. Call 020 7639 2889 for more information
The UKCG Soup Kitchen in Catford, UCKG Help Centre, 1 Bromley Road Catford, SE6 2TS, 020 8698 3612, are providing Christmas dinner on Christmas day from 12-3pm. They’re also serving food 11am-1pm on Christmas eve and New years’ eve (including provision of home cooked soup, meals, and surplus food such as sandwiches, bread and milk to choose from and takeaway. Meat and veg options).
Lewisham Islamic Centre, Lewisham Islamic Centre, 363 – 365 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6NZ. LIC will provide a daily Soup Kitchen from Mon 19th December to Monday 2nd Jan, including Christmas Day and Boxing Day, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Email info@lewishamislamiccentre.com for more information.
Cummin’ Up Caribbean Restaurant & Takeaway, Catford, 389 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6NZ. are providing a free hot festive meal on Christmas day, 12pm-4pm. Get in touch at 0208 690 9167.
Christ Church United Reformed Church Bellingham, 15 Bellingham Green, London SE6 3HQ. Tommo, Jan, and their merry band of elves will be serving a free christmas dinner with entertainment for over 40s on Monday 26 December and Monday 2 January. 10:30am-5pm. Book by phoning or texting: 0771 2677 174. They are also providing lunch, tea and games 11am – 4pm on 25th and 26th December.
Woolwich Common Community Centre are running a Christmas dinner from 1pm, with Turkey stew and buffet 3-7pm, at 16 Leslie Smith Square, SE18 4DW.
Ichthus Community Table, Ichthus Lee Green, 23 Lampmead Rd, London SE12 8QJ are providing Christmas dinner on Friday 23rd December at the usual time of 1.30pm. Should also be open on 30th.
Pie n Mash are offering a Christmas meal at Deptford Square (opposite Deptford Lounge, corner of Giffin Street and Deptford High Street) on Thurs 22nd December, from 2:30 pm, all welcome!
Crisis Day Centres, 24 – 28 December, 10am – 5pm. You’ll find hot meals, companionship and support.
– The Pimlico Day Centre is at Pimlico Academy, 36 Lupus Street, Pimlico, SW1V 3AT.
– The Bermondsey Day Centre is at City of London Academy, 240 Lynton Road, Southwark, SE1 5LA
North London
Jackson’s Lane, Highgate, an arts and culture venue, will be hosting a free sit-down lunch for isolated older adults who would otherwise be alone on Christmas day. Contact christmas@jacksonslane.org.uk to refer yourself or another. Find them at 269A Archway Rd, London N6 5SS.
East London
Whitechapel Mission, Whitechapel is open from 6am on Christmas Day offering free food, free showers and free medical assistance at 212 Whitechapel Road
London E1 1BJ
Crisis Day Centres, 24 – 28 December, 10am – 5pm. You’ll find hot meals, companionship and support. The Stratford Centre is located at School 21, Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ
Islington Centre for Refugees and Migrants 