VFP Luncheon Club

Introducing Our New Community Project

We’re proud to introduce our newest community initiative—a Healthy Weekly Luncheon Club, created through conversations with local Vietnamese residents and community partners at Evelyn Community Centre (Jan–Mar 2023).

This project is more than just a meal. It’s a step toward connection, wellbeing, and belonging.

🤝 What It’s All About

Our Luncheon Club offers Vietnamese elders and local residents a weekly opportunity to:

  • Step out of the house and into a welcoming, friendly space

  • Reconnect with familiar faces and build new friendships

  • Enjoy a fresh, healthy meal tailored to community tastes and dietary needs

  • Access volunteering opportunities and peer support

  • Reduce loneliness and social isolation, especially among older adults

🌱 Building Something Sustainable

This initiative is just the beginning. Our goal is to collaborate with local organisations to make the lunch club a sustainable, long-term project that truly serves the North Lewisham community.

Whether you're joining for a meal or lending a helping hand, your presence makes this club stronger.

Call +44 7534 635836 for more details.

What to Expect

The club will run every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting on September 21st, at the Evelyn Community Centre, 1 Kingfisher Square, Deptford SE8 5TW. The service will be available from September 2023 to December 2023, providing a minimum of 50 meals per week and benefiting up to 70 people each week.

Exciting Activities

In addition to the weekly healthy lunches, we will offer engaging activities such as healthy eating workshops in collaboration with community food groups based in the Evelyn Hall, light physical activities, and community gatherings.

Our Target Community

Our primary focus is on the local community in North Lewisham, especially the approximately 4000 Vietnamese residents. This vibrant and diverse BAME community, including a significant number of refugees, has shown incredible resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Empowering Through Education

We're proud to announce that we have recently secured funding to organize Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety training courses for up to 25 service users. This initiative not only imparts valuable knowledge and skills but also equips participants with qualifications to work in the food industry. We believe this project will play a pivotal role in boosting confidence and community engagement among those who undergo the training.