The global pandemic and government-imposed lock-down affected many people – some of whom were already struggling and others that struggled as their sources of income evaporated. As a consequence, demand for food parcels from London’s Foodbanks increased exponentially and left them desperate for funds and donations.

Due to the increased hardship caused for many by the pandemic, The Chesterton Foundation & Chestertons UK encouraged staff and friends to support local food banks to donate both time, money, and food.

Our donation was split across 12 separate foodbanks that distribute food to families in need across multiple areas, including Richmond, Waterloo, Hammersmith, Fulham, Clapham, Wandsworth, Kensington & Chelsea, Paddington, Islington, Hackney, Camden, and Southwark.