We are proud to say that the Royal Borough of Greenwich has become a blueprint for London’s emergency food response in the face of the Covid-19 crisis. A ground-breaking partnership between GCDA, the borough council and CACT (the Charlton Athletic Community Trust) has led to consistent and hugely valued food assistance for families and individuals in most need. To date we have … [Read more...]
Eating well in Lockdown – Food for thought
These are unprecedented times we’re living through, putting pressure and strain on all of us in different ways. You probably know it’s important to eat well during this time - but where to start? Our GCDA colleagues have put together some simple tips and guidance that may help. • Be a food realist, not a food perfectionist and keep it simple. Nutritious meals can be … [Read more...]
Distance Dining on BBC Radio You and Yours
Gary Mack, who heads up GCDA’s Community Development Programme is to be featured on BBC radio this week talking about his favourite subject - food! Gary, who joined Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency as a volunteer five years ago, has a background in high-end retail, but his real passion is cooking for friends. "I learned to cook at state school in … [Read more...]
Struggling with your energy bills due to Covid-19?
To book a FREE telephone advice session with a trained adviser, please call 0808 169 1779 or email energy.advice@selce.org.uk.Alternatively, if you are involved in community groups which are offering support to those self-isolating, or vulnerable individuals, please help us spread the message. We are able to send you both online and print … [Read more...]
GCDA is leading the emergency food response for Greenwich
GCDA (with the backing of Greenwich Council and the Charlton Athletic Community Trust) is leading the provision of emergency food parcels and cooked meals to vulnerable individuals and families throughout the borough Our community centre in Woolwich (WCCC) has become a key storage and distribution hub for donated food from organisations such as Fareshare as well as major … [Read more...]