The Hornbeam Centre & COVID-19

The Hornbeam Centre recognises the need generated by the social-distancing and isolation measures coming to bear on the population and we want to support all our residents that are vulnerable and in self isolation.

The Hornbeam

Food Redistribution Network:
We redistribute food to other community food projects, community kitchens or groups of people providing free access to food in the borough. If you are a group of people cooking or providing food to the community for free, please get in touch
We are working with groups of residents to support them in setting up their own food cooperatives. If you are interested, please contact us here

The Gleaners Community Cafe

The community cafe is run by The Gleaners, an independent workers cooperative, who provide fresh vegan meals daily on a pay what you feel basis. They also offer groceries on Mondays and Thursdays.
Cafe hours for collecting meals 12 – 3 pm. Questions? Call 020 8558 6880

Please support this project by donating to The Gleaners‘ Crowdfunder, or donating directly to the Hornbeam Centre

Support Crowdfunder

Donate through PayPal

Hornbeam Solidarity

Like other groups working across boroughs and in smaller communities, we’re setting up a volunteer network that can cook meals and distribute food supplies. Through our partners, we are aiming to reach people who may need support with food, groceries or other acts of solidarity.

Email Volunteering with any questions or sign up below.

We are looking to grow our pool of amazing volunteers to help us with deliveries, cooking, food sorting etc. This is an opportunity for us to show up for our community with kindness, solidarity and care.

If you have some time and would like to volunteer:

We are recruiting new volunteers! We are in need of those who can volunteer Monday – Friday.
SIGN UP FOR VOLUNTEERING NOW
Only have free time to volunteer on the weekends? Why not also check out our friends at The Farm Community Kitchen in Leytonstone?

For more information and support:

Mental health and wellbeing:
- Mind: Coronavirus and your wellbeing
- BACP: How to look after your mental health if you’re self-isolating
Working from home:
- Leapers: Working from home
NHS
- Coronavirus COVID-19

Council support:

If you are struggling to buy food then the Council can offer Local Welfare Assistance, such as food vouchers and essential household items.
Discretionary Housing Payments may be available to top-up housing-related benefit for a limited time to cover housing costs such as rent.
If you are in significant financial hardship you may be able to claim a discretionary reduction in Council Tax.

Local Support Networks:
There are a community of mutual aid networks springing up, for more details follow:

Waltham Forest COVID-19 Mutual Aid
If you’re out of the Borough, find your local listing here.