SUNDAY SUPPERS

A nutritious free hot meal every Sunday, from October to April.

About Sunday Suppers

Founded by Vicky and Steve Lawrence in 2023, Sunday Suppers serves people who are homeless or experiencing food poverty in the local community with a nutritious free hot meal every Sunday evening from October to late April at Rivercourt Methodist Church in King Street, London W6 9JT.

Tea and coffee are served from 6.30pm. Supper is served at 7.30pm. We use halal meat; vegetarian and vegan options are available.

We also offer our guests some groceries to take away, and good quality secondhand clothing, when available.

Our first season, 2023/24, ran for 24 weeks. We fed 172 different people, including 53 women, the youngest of whom was 14, and served over 1,000 meals, including takeaways. By the time we paused for a summer break we were feeding between 65 and 70 guests every Sunday.

Our second season, 2024/25, ran for 28 weeks. We fed 255 different guests, including 78 women, and served over 2,000 meals. Between 70 and 100 guests attended every Sunday.

We have over 60 volunteers, including sixth-form students from local schools. We ask all our adult volunteers to be DBS checked.

Some numbers

Number of volunteers

Number of guests

Number of meals served

What our guests say -

You can help by donating

In order to provide so many meals on a regular basis, we need ingredients. Every donation makes a huge difference. And, we try to provide more than than just a hot meal. We can help to distribute essential items such as sleeping bags and backpacks.

What our volunteers say -

“The advice and preparation for volunteers is very clear and helpful. Volunteers obviously feel safe and relaxed during the Sunday evenings. Security is very good without being overbearing or officious, which is an achievement.”

“I have a small role, but it really enhances my life and I look forward to going every week.”

“I like the community spirit, and of course genuinely providing a lovely service to those in need.”

“I enjoy the interaction with the guests, and enjoying their appreciation of the kindness and respect they receive from Sunday Suppers’ volunteers.”

“I like doing something that’s helpful to others and working as part of a team.”

“I enjoy the appreciation offered by the guests. I enjoy the ‘vibe’ of the whole Sunday Suppers event.”

“‘I really enjoy interacting with the guests.”

“I enjoy the sense of collegiality with fellow volunteer.”

Accessing other services

Sunday Suppers is just one component of the food and other support services that operate in our area for those in need.