Call for Donations! Kingswoods estate Covid-19 support initiative

The Ketra hall is setting up extra support for their residents in urgent need of food or essentials who are vulnerable and with limited mobility and no direct family and friends to help

They are relying on the generosity of neighbors and residents for Southwark to donate non-perishable food items such as canned and packet food, pasta, rice, pulses and grains; essential products such as soap and sanitary products; fruits and vegetables.

Time and place

Time: 12pm- 3pm Monday - Saturday.

Place: The Ketra Hall, Seeley Drive, SE21 8QW

More Information

Lara Daniel: 07958064597, [email protected]

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