As you may know, our Support Centre is closed over the Christmas break until 5 January 2024 so we’ve gathered some information about where you can find support elsewhere in Waltham Forest.
Waltham Forest Community Kitchen
The Forest Women’s Interfaith Network and BRBC are running a community kitchen on 7 separate days throughout the holiday season.
Location: Blackhorse Road Baptist Church Hall, entrance off Southcote Road, E17 7AS.
Dates: December 27, 28, and 29 2023 and 2, 3, 4 and 5 January 2023.
Times: 1:30-4:30pm.
The Skills Within Community Living Room
The The Hornbeam and Gleaners Cafe is closed for the holidays but The Skills Within will be running a space for hot food and conviviality throughout the holiday period.
Location: The Hornbeam Cafe, 458 Hoe Street, E17 9AH.
Times in the table and image below.
| Date | Time |
| 22 December | 12-6pm |
| 25 December | 12-6pm |
| 26 December | 12-6pm |
| 27 December | 12-10pm (Citizens Advice Drop in 3-5pm) |
| 28 December | 12-6pm |
| 29 December | 12-6pm |
| 31 December | 12-10pm |
| 1 January | 12-6pm |
| 3 January | 12-10pm |
| 4 January | 12-6pm |
| 5 January | 12-6pm |
| 10 January | 12-10pm (Citizens Advice Drop In 3-5pm) |
Other places where food will be available
Waltham Forest Migrant Action 