Helping Hands Collective provides a warm space for all

 Since they began the Helping Hands Collective by shopping for neighbours during the pandemic, Stephanie David and Charlene Howard have grown HHC into a popular weekly community pantry   with  over 300  members.   

Based at the Harry Caddick Community Centre, as well as providing low-cost groceries, HHC offers locals a welcoming cafe, clubs for knitting, crochet and dominoes, health and well-being workshops and support groups.  

HHC’s founders and volunteers share a simple vision: a community where everyone has access to the resources they need to live a healthy, fulfilling life  

In 2026, HHC plan to expand their warm-space initiative, so that anybody can spend time in a heated, friendly space, with hot and cold refreshments provided.  

Helping Hands Collective is a community food pantry and warm space, offering a low-cost shop  from  £2.50 for 10 items. Enjoy free light refreshments and bring your own bags. Open to all.  

Monday 12pm-2pm (not Bank Holidays)  

The Harry Caddick Centre, 63  Lilford  Road, London, SE5 9HN  

info@helpinghandscollective.org