The Food Bus is a lower cost, mobile greengrocers and community space. This unique double decker bus reaches areas experiencing food insecurity or inaccessibility to food.
At Be Enriched, we believe that affordable, nutritious food should be accessible to everyone, so we're bringing the shop to those who need it. Each week the Food Bus aims to offer groceries, cupboard items and more, at a lower cost price. It also has a cafe on the top deck, allowing people to buy a coffee and catch up with friends.
The bus complies with the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) guidance and uses solar panels to create energy.
The project has been funded by the Mayor of London and the London Economic Action Partnership (LEAP) through the Good Growth Fund, DWS, Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, Sarah Dent, Wandsworth Council, L&Q and Mercers’ Charitable Foundation.
Changes to Food Bus Operation
Due to a mechanical fault, the Food Bus is currently not on the road. We hope to have it back on the road as soon as we can.
If you would like to find out more, please get in touch by emailing foodbus@be-enriched.org
Locations
Everyone is welcome on board the Food Bus
Tuesdays
9.30am - 12.30pm
Queen Mary Hospital,
SW15 5PN
1 - 3.30pm
Danebury Avenue,
SW15 4DE
Wednesdays
9.30am - 12.30pm
Kennington Park Community Centre,
SE11 5SY
1 - 3.30pm
Allen Edwards Primary School,
SW4 6RP
Thursdays
1 - 3.30pm
27 Aldrington Road,
SW16 1TU
Fridays
1 - 3.30pm
Heathbrook Primary School,
SW8 3EH
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Are you running an event?
Why not include the fun and food offered by our unique double decker.
Find out more on our Events page.
Would you like a Food Bus stop near you?
If you feel your neighbourhood would benefit from a visit, either regular or one-off, email:
foodbus@be-enriched.org
Food Bus Highly Commended, 27 April 2022
We were over the moon to see our work with the Food Bus highlighted at the national Social Value awards. Our specially converted double-decker was highly commended in the Social Innovation category.
Be Enriched Founder and CEO Kemi Akinola said: “We are delighted that The Food Bus was recognised in this way. It has been a labour of love to get to this point. I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported this important work, especially the team on board the bus. They work hard each and every week to bring low cost, healthy food and essentials to those who need them in Lambeth and Wandsworth. This commendation demonstrates the positive impact we are having, especially at a challenging time, and we look forward to taking this further in the future. Everyone is welcome on board the Food Bus. When you shop with us, you can feel confident that you are also supporting the local community. If there is anyone who would like to get further involved in this work, including sponsoring the bus, please do get in touch.”
