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Too many courgettes?

Every grower hits the week where the glut arrives all at once. These places will take the extra. Ring ahead where you can - fresh produce needs someone there to receive it.

  • Brixton People's Kitchen

    Unverified

    Cooks community meals from surplus and donated ingredients. Happy with odd shapes and gluts.

    • Brixton, London SW9
    • Check current session times online
    • vegetables
    • fruit
    • herbs
    • flowers
    Their website

  • City Harvest London

    Unverified

    Collects surplus fresh food and delivers it to community kitchens and food banks the same day.

    • Unit 4, Acton Business Centre, School Road, London NW10 6TD
    • Weekdays 09:00-17:00
    • fruit
    • vegetables
    • herbs
    • eggs
    Their website

  • Earls Court Community Fridge

    Unverified

    Anyone can leave food and anyone can take it. Ideal for a few spare marrows.

    • St Cuthbert's Church, Philbeach Gardens, London SW5 9EB
    • Daily during church opening hours
    • vegetables
    • fruit
    • eggs

  • Hackney Foodbank

    Unverified

    Part of the Trussell Trust network. Fresh produce is welcome at the warehouse - small amounts are fine.

    • Unit 1, Sandringham Road, London E8 2LR
    • Tue-Thu 10:00-15:00
    • vegetables
    • fruit
    Their website

  • Made in Hackney

    Unverified

    Community cookery school and plant-based meal service. Takes fresh produce for its kitchen.

    • Liberty Hall, 128 Clapton Common, London E5 9AA
    • Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00
    • vegetables
    • fruit
    • herbs
    Their website

  • Southwark Foodbank

    Unverified

    Distribution centres across the borough. Ring ahead about fresh produce.

    • Southwark, London SE1
    • Mon-Fri, varies by centre
    • vegetables
    • fruit
    Their website

  • The Camden Garden Centre Charity

    Unverified

    Runs growing projects with local young people. Interested in seeds, seedlings and cut flowers.

    • 2 Barker Drive, St Pancras Way, London NW1 0JW
    • Daily 09:00-17:00
    • seedlings
    • flowers
    • herbs
    Their website

  • The Felix Project

    Unverified

    Redistributes surplus food to charities and schools across London. Best for larger amounts - get in touch before turning up.

    • Poplar Business Park, 10 Prestons Road, London E14 9RL
    • Weekdays, by arrangement
    • fruit
    • vegetables
    • herbs
    Their website

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