A London community interest company
London is facing a food crisis.We're doing something about it.
The City Welfare delivers emergency food, home visits and long term support to families across 20 London boroughs. Real people. Real food. Every week.
Who we are
The City Welfare is a community interest company founded in Brixton in 2020, feeding and supporting families across London through weekly emergency deliveries, mentorship and long term community care.
What we do
Three ways we show up for London families.
Emergency Relief
Weekly food hampers, meal vouchers, toiletries and baby care packages delivered where they're needed most.
Learn more →Community Support
Home visits, mentorship, workshops and ambassador teams walking alongside families.
Learn more →Long Term Stability
Education support, employment signposting and sustained community care that lasts beyond the crisis.
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spread kindnessOur story
It started in Brixton, with Ruth.
When the pandemic hit her neighbourhood, Ruth started delivering food to families who had run out of options. Six years on, The City Welfare is a citywide operation still run with the same conviction: no family in London should go without.
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World Food Day Gala Dinner
16 October 2026 · London · An evening of food, storytelling and giving to raise £250,000 for London families.
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