Visit the Community Food Pantry at St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood for accessible, nourishing food and everyday essentials—open to all, no questions asked.
Visit the Community Food Pantry at St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood for accessible, nourishing food and everyday essentials—open to all, no questions asked.

Welcome to the Community Food Pantry at St John’s, Upper Norwood

Community Food Pantry

Located inside St John the Evangelist Church in Upper Norwood, our Community Food Pantry is here to support anyone in need of food and essentials. You’ll find the pantry on the left as you enter the church, open and accessible to all.

Whether you're facing a difficult week or just need a little extra help, our shelves are stocked with fresh, nourishing food—thanks to the generosity of our community and local partners.

St John’s Upper Norwood Community Food Pantry provides free, fresh food and essentials to anyone in need. Open daily with no forms or referrals required.

What You’ll Find:

We aim to provide fresh, healthy essentials that truly make a difference. Our pantry often includes:

  • Fresh vegetables and fruit

  • Cheese and dairy products

  • Milk

  • Bread and baked goods

  • Tinned foods and cupboard staples

  • Other everyday essentials

Food is available Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Just come in and help yourself — no forms, no referrals, no questions asked.

💡 Please note: availability depends on the day and on donations. Some days the pantry may be more fully stocked than others. We’re doing our best to keep it filled, and your support helps us reach more people.

How You Can Help

Every donation—big or small—helps us make a real impact in someone’s life.

  • Donate fresh produce or groceries

  • Spread the word in the community

  • Partner with us to donate surplus food before it expires

Let’s fill our shelves with kindness and ensure our neighbours don’t go hungry. ❤️

If you or your organisation can help by donating food, supplies, or support, please contact us at: 📧 comms@sjun.org.uk

Community Food Pantry at St John’s Upper Norwood offers fresh, nourishing food and essentials daily with no questions asked. Open to all, supported by local generosity.

🙌 Our Partners

We’re proud to work with local businesses and suppliers who donate food items before they expire, helping us reduce waste and feed our community.

If you're a local food provider, shop, or supplier and would like to become a partner, we’d love to hear from you.

St John’s Upper Norwood welcomes food providers and suppliers to join our partnership, helping feed the community through donated fresh and essential items.
We partner with local businesses and suppliers to reduce food waste and provide fresh donations for the Community Food Pantry at St John’s Upper Norwood.
Partner with St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood, to donate surplus food and support our Community Food Pantry in reducing waste and fighting hunger locally.
 

📍 Find Us

📍 Location: St John’s, Upper Norwood, Sylvan Road, London SE19 2RX
(Community Food Pantry is on the left as you enter the building)
🕤 Time: Open every day, 8.45 AM – 5:30 PM
Easy to reach by public transport and fully accessible.

Have more questions? We’re happy to help!
📧 Email: office@sjun.org.uk
📞 Phone: 020 8771 6686