GAIL's Bakery Tooting Broadway

We are a volunteer run group focused on reducing food waste and supporting local families in need. Our mission is simple: to make sure no one in our community goes hungry while tackling the growing problem of food surplus. Thanks to our partnerships with Neighbourly, Fareshare and Caboodle, we have benefited from strong relationships with local supermarkets and food providers—including M&S, Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Nando's, KFC, Co-op, Lidl, Aldi, Pret a Manger, and Gail’s Bakery—we rescue surplus food and redistribute it to those who need it most via personal contacts and our Partner Organisations. This gives us the ability to provide varied, nutritious food parcels at no cost to families and individuals facing food insecurity. In addition to fresh food collections, we also stock a community cupboard with ambient and non-perishable items, enabling members of our community to access support anonymously and with dignity. Our recipients are identified through word of mouth and referrals from local schools and community organisations. Each week, we supply the equivalent of 2250 meals to local families and indiviuals as well as primary schools and community groups - ensuring that anyone who needs food can access it easily. Together, we are building a stronger, more sustainable community where food is shared, not wasted.

The Canteen's Project brings people together over a hot meal, cooked from repurposed food powered by volunteers. Come and help us create a delicious meal every Monday (Elephant & Castle), Wednesday (Clapham) or Friday (Tooting Broadway) for people at risk of and affected by food insecurity and social isolation! Our canteens are open for anyone to come and enjoy a warm, nutritious meal. We ask for a suggested donation of £1 per meal. We offer fuel vouchers for guests who find themselves in fuel crisis on prepayment metres.