The team did well on another successful service! Despite a pretty uninspiring surplus of clementines, cabbages, unripe bananas, and spring onions, the kitchen magic was strong.

On the menu: miso cabbage, rice and beans with “plantain” chips, and a zesty clementine cake to round things off. All 24 guests left happy and well-fed, proof that a little creativity goes a long way!

As usual, the main task involved tackling the post-distribution whirlwind: managing lots of recycling and clearing out crates. This involved plenty of scrubbing and stacking, ensuring all boxes and storage containers were thoroughly cleaned and ready for refilling.

A little bit of extra muscle and enthusiasm arrived to make a huge contribution and we were done and on our way.

What a perfect way to break up the day! Stopping by for a lunchtime mission to help with the clean-up after the Soup and Company event at Morden Park Baptist Church.

After getting a chance to sample the delicious soup a must after delivering those massive pumpkins!

Making new friends chatting to guests, then it was time to grab Henry (the hoover), to diligently vacuum up all the crumbs and tidy the space.

This mission proves that even a quick lunchtime job can make a huge, positive difference to a vital community hub.

Another job helping Little ARK assisting with the packing away after their fantastic Sew-cial Makers Space session.

The task was all about organisation: tidying up fabrics, putting away tools, and making sure the space was ready for the next user.

Those who joined us at our last visit to Critical Support will remember the organised chaos of a multi-bank delivery, and this time was no different! We threw ourselves into sorting through the wall of crates, making sure everything was collated and ready for distribution. It's always fun to sift through random items and definitely one of our favourite tasks.

We also started on the wrapping of Christmas presents! Working diligently to prepare as many gifts as possible, although we will be back next month to do more of this.

A huge congratulations to Becca who completed her first session! We hope this is the first of many more missions with us.

An unexpected delivery request for two massive pumpkins weighing in at 16kg and 20kg, needed extra muscle to complete the job! Fortunately, a stronger helper was available, ensuring a safe lift and transport.

We successfully delivered these giant fruits to Little ARK who is supporting Morden Park Baptist Church later this week. They will be cooked up into delicious soup for this month's Soup and Company event, providing a warm meal and community connection.