The Soup Kitchen

Helping the Homeless in Central London

The Soup Kitchen, founded in 1986, is a resource for the homeless, elderly, lonely and poor in Central London, providing free hot meals, clothes and toiletries, and creating a sense of belonging and community. Serving around 60 people a day from 10am -12 noon on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with the Clothes Closet open on Mondays, three to four volunteers are required each morning.

The Soup Kitchen is run by a Board of Trustees, a part-time Director and Kitchen Manager and a team of volunteers, consisting of ACL and non-ACL members. Five days each week we provide free basic necessities such as food, clothing and toiletries.

In addition we offer information about other important services for the poor, a free open art studio and first aid courses. The Director and others provide basic advice and refer guests to other agencies with different specialties. We seek to provide assistance in a variety of ways, including help with letters and phone calls, liaising with social services, and encouragement and prayer,

Support for the Soup Kitchen comes from individuals, corporations and trusts. Volunteers and donations (both financial and in-kind) are vital to support our work and enable us to continue this service to the community.

We always need your help at the Soup Kitchen.  Here’s what you can do:

• make a one-off donation, sign a pledge form (download here) , or set up a standing order
• give a few hours a month as a volunteer to help at the SK (in the kitchen and/or the office)

Please contact Miranda regarding donations or office help on soupkitchendirector@hotmail.com

Please contact Karen about volunteering at the Soup Kitchen on soupkitchenvols@hotmail.com

For other inquiries please call the Soup Kitchen office on 0207 580 2791 ext.205

CONTACT US:      79a Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4TD

0207-580-2791  | info@amchurch.co.uk