Hello, We Are Olive Branch Aid!
Olive Branch Aid (OBA) is more than a food bank. We offer support in many aspects of people’s lives to help them maintain their self-worth and dignity, despite facing many challenges.
We are a South London-based charity run by volunteers who work together to source, store, pack and deliver food products, daily essentials, toiletries and cleaning products for those who need them, often in emergency situations.
Our service users collect their parcels, by appointment only, from our premises near the Wandsworth Road overground station but, in exceptional circumstances, we can ask our volunteer drivers to deliver provisions within our communities.
Tips on Using Our Website
Thank you for visiting our new website. Before we tell you more about us, a couple of tips on using the site:
• When you visit one of our pages, do please scroll down to the very bottom – we don’t want you missing any of the good stuff!
• If you are already one of our wonderful team of volunteers, you will find lots of information just for you here.
Many thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund for the grant which funded this site – please explore!
About Us
Discover more about us, our history and our commitment.
Get Help
We offer immediate relief to those struggling with rising living costs. Discover how we empower communities and individuals, as well as how to contact us if you or someone you love needs help.
Volunteering
Find out more about rewarding opportunities to make a meaningful impact with us.
OUR MISSION…
is to provide help and support to the most vulnerable in our local communities. We cut through red tape, reach out and act quickly.
Lambeth Excellence Award
We are delighted to announce that Olive Branch Aid were the recipients of the Mayor of Lambeth’s Award for Excellence, 2024!
Why Olive Branch Aid?
We work in four London Boroughs: Lambeth, Wandsworth, Southwark and Croydon. Providing more than just food and basic items, we aim to create supportive relationships with those we work with, learn from them and help them navigate through difficult times. This includes help understanding payment options on utility bills, benefits advice, referrals to other agencies as well as general well-being support. If you need help, we are 100% confidential and provide simple forms on this website to get in touch with us.
“I cried when I saw just how much food was in the food parcel. I never saw myself as a vulnerable person as I am in my twenties and try to manage my health conditions as best as I can, but this has brought me so much hope in a very dark moment. Wishing all of you peace and blessings. I am so grateful to know that people care for my well-being.”
– At a recent drop-in session we heard from a young person we are supporting.
About Us
Discover more about us at Olive Branch Aid, our history, our commitment
Get Help
We offer immediate relief to those struggling with rising living costs. Discover how we empower communities and individuals, and how to contact us if you need help, or you want to refer someone to us.
Volunteering
Find out more about rewarding opportunities to make a meaningful impact and how to join us.
Our Volunteers Get a Lot Out of Working with OBA
“I volunteer because it feels good to help others. Giving money to charities is great, giving your time and sharing experience is very rewarding. I believe in showing kindness and love to all people – which we do at OBA.”
We have lots of different roles and tasks that we need help with in order to deliver our services. Please click the button below for more information on how to get involved.
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