Fundraising efforts are continuing across the borough, which is proudly home to a large British Caribbean community with strong ties to Jamaica and the wider region.
Local fundraising includes a donation-drive by Brixton Soup Kitchen and a special Reggae and Food Festival fundraiser organised by City Splash at Freight Rooftop in Brixton this Saturday.
During a visit to the Windrush Untold Stories Exhibition, which is currently on display at the UK Home Office, Cllr Donatus Anyanwu said:
“Our thoughts are with every single family affected by Hurricane Melissa, which has caused huge disruption and sadly led to the loss of life across Jamaica.
I know everyone in Lambeth stands with Jamaica through this difficult time – this is deeply personal for many people in our borough with loved ones living on the island. Ever since the storm hit our community has been stepping up with fundraisers and donations for those in need. We would encourage you to donate to the disaster appeals, every donation makes a difference.”
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How to donate
- The Government of Jamaica has launched an official disaster appeal.
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- Brixton Soup Kitchen have teamed up with Brixton Immortals Domino Club and The Remakery, together they are taking donations of non-perishable food, clothing and other items, such as electronics, as well as cash donations to support them to ship donations, via GoFundMe.
Donations can be dropped off at:
- Brixton Soup Kitchen have teamed up with Brixton Immortals Domino Club and The Remakery, together they are taking donations of non-perishable food, clothing and other items, such as electronics, as well as cash donations to support them to ship donations, via GoFundMe.
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- Brixton Soup Kitchen/Brixton Immortals Domino Club, 297 – 299 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton SW9 8RP
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- Monday to Friday 11am to 3pm
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- Remakery London, 51 Lilford Road, SE5 9HY
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- Mondays 5pm to 10pm
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- Tuesday 12pm to 10pm
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- Wednesday 5pm to 10pm
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- Sunday 7pm to 9pm
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- City Splash have joined forces with the London Reggae and Food Festival to donate all profits from ticket sales at this weekend’s event, taking place at Freight Brixton
Volunteering
The Brixton Soup Kitchen are also calling for volunteers to help them sort and manage donations, to volunteer, contact Mr. Anton “2Bad DJ” Simon, Eyes of Many CIC / JuscoolRadio at juscoolradio@outlook.com or eyesofmanycommunity@gmail.com
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