Bringing sunshine to our Nourish Hub

There was a flurry of excitement and activity when the team of staff and volunteers decided to refurbish the planters at the front of the building. Having spent a few seasons looking a little sad, the time finally came when Hub volunteers, Bud and Franky, took matters into their own hands and submitted a proposal to revamp the planters, bringing them back to life.

A collaboration formed from a shared love of food, connection and community

With healthy accessible food and meaningful interaction at the forefront of Kindred’s ethos, it was only a matter of time before Kindred and Nourish Hub became close partners, working towards reducing social isolation in Hammersmith and Fulham.

Shining a Spotlight on: Sophia

Everyone discovers Nourish Hub for different reasons, but each person that walks through the door brings joy and light into our community. Sophia is one such person. Having met the team at a mental health workshop last year, Sophia felt that Nourish Hub could be a space where she could find support for her own mental health, while learning new skills and feeling that she belonged somewhere important within the community.

Penguin book donations create new connections at Nourish Hub

Following a fantastic morning in October 2023 celebrating National Poetry Day, Nourish Hub’s Book Club was born. Thanks to contact made by Lucy Anderson, Social Impact Manager at Penguin Random House, Nourish Hub were inspired to start their own book club. The initial response from the community was so positive and inspiring that the call from Penguin couldn’t have been more exciting, or timely.

Summer Highlights 2024

It’s been an amazing summer at Nourish Hub, and although it’s not over yet, schools are opening again and we’re reflecting on some of the highlights of the last two months.

Ap’peel’ing Art Competition 2024

Take a look at the full list of winners for 2024 Ap’peel’ing Art Competition with Karmabank London.

Shining a spotlight on: Mihaela

Mihaela joined Nourish Hub as a volunteer in February 2023. Working alongside the kitchen team, Mihaela has attended the Hub weekly, becoming an important part of the volunteer group, bringing a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm with her, having recently graduated with a BSc in Nutrition. 

Nourish Hub and The Advocacy Project: Working with adults with learning difficulties to create confidence and independence

Back in March 2023, Karen Ludford, Learning Disabilities User involvement Team Leader at The Advocacy Project, found out about Nourish Hub and the work being done by the team of staff and volunteers. After meeting with Andreea, Nourish Hub Deputy Manager, Karen was overwhelmed not only by the feeling she gained from the safe, welcoming space, but by the ethos and aims of Nourish Hub.

Working with the Chiswick House & Gardens Trust

In the spring, one of Nourish Hub’s ex-volunteers, Claire, introduced Nourish Hub to local charity and historic green space, Chiswick House & Gardens Trust who were looking to collaborate with local community kitchens by donating produce grown in their kitchen garden.

Welcoming Work Experience Students to Nourish Hub

Working with local schools is an amazing way to engage young people with the work that is being conducted at Nourish Hub.