Someone once said “the capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance.” Despite being ruled by an uncaring elite focused on greed and personal gain, we live in a caring community of generous souls.
Every week we see some of that generosity at our kitchen.
Resistance Kitchen Update – Week 12 Read More »
Three examples of how systemic racism impacts communities in our borough of Croydon.
Reflection: To Fight Hunger, To Fight Poverty, You Have To Fight Systemic Racism Read More »
Today we met a teenage boy who was an asylum seeker from a war torn African country. Although just a child, he had arrived alone without family, crossing the dangerous sea on a small boat…
Resistance Kitchen Update – Week 11 Read More »
In this article we cut through the government propaganda about asylum seekers and refugees…
The Truth about Asylum Seekers and Refugees in the UK Read More »
We are seeing more homeless people come to our kitchen, some of them rough sleepers including women…
Resistance Kitchen Update – Week 10 Read More »
In the two years and three months between December 2011 and February 2014, 2,380 people died shortly after being found fit for work.
Reflection: 90 people a month are dying after being declared fit for work! Read More »
We saw many new faces this week. One in particular moved us, an elderly gentleman, who it was clear hadn’t visited a food bank before…
Resistance Kitchen Update – Week 9 Read More »
When serving food, detail to presentation is important as it contributes to the dignity with which we serve our guests. Giving in the manner we would like to receive ourselves is a very important cornerstone of the culture of our kitchen.
Resistance Kitchen Update – Week 8 Read More »
Last month, in July 2023, the government admitted that homelessness in England has reached a 25 year high – the highest number since it starting record keeping. But why is there homelessness in the UK and why is it rising?
Why Is There Homelessness, Why Is It Rising? Read More »
We are beginning to see more homeless people coming to our kitchen. Our current provision of food range falls short of what they require, so this week we launched our emergency food box for those without access to cooking facilities.
Resistance Kitchen Update – Week 7 Read More »
