A Peckham-based soup kitchen hosted a ‘fantastic’ free Christmas Day feast and a British rapper made a surprise appearance.
On Christmas Day, Peckham Soup Kitchen hosted a free festive feast at St Luke’s Church to lift people’s spirits during what can be a hard time for many across the borough.
The event was well attended, complete with a live DJ, entertainment and a present giveaway.
It was supported by Brixton Soup Kitchen.
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Cllr Natasha Ennin attended what she called a “fantastic event.”
“It was well-coordinated and the community really came together,” she told the News.
“The event demonstrated that Southwark residents are fully engaged and resourceful during the cost of living crisis, and in eradicating social isolation and loneliness during the festive season.”
Peckham-born British rapper Giggs initially showed his support for the event, publicising it on his social media. But locals were surprised when he showed up on the day for the community he grew up in.
Natasha said her daughter was “well impressed” to see him there.
Peckham Soup Kitchen also gave away free turkeys and an additional Christmas dinner a few days before as part of their commitment to locals.
They tweeted: “Blessings to all those who came out on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to make our 1st Christmas Day event magical. Volunteers, we appreciate you. All the donations – we give thanks.”
Blessings to all those who came out on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to make our 1st Christmas Day event Magical. Volunteers, we appreciate you. All the donations – we give thanks and everyone who made this possible @Olikingdom @Altheasmith14 @reee_create @officialgiggs
— Peckham Soup Kitchen (@PeckhamSoupkit) December 26, 2022
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