Community Projects
Sunday Community Lunch
On the last Sunday of each month, we hold a community lunch where everyone is welcomed – locals, part-timers and visitors alike. It’s a great opportunity to connect with others over delicious food.
We believe that high-quality, locally sourced and affordable food should be accessible to all. This two-course lunch is run on a pay-what-you-can basis, made possible by our wonderful team of volunteers and the generous donations to our pay-it-forward scheme.
Family Tea Club
Every Thursday at 3:30pm we welcome local families to join us for games, crafts and fun activities - a great opportunity to unwind after school and socialise with friends and family.
At 4pm we serve a free hot meal for all the family - healthy classics such as loaded jacket potatoes, pies, pasta bakes & more!
Our Family Tea Club is made possible in 2025 by a generous donation by Reydon Trust.
Pay-It-Forward Scheme
The pay-it-forward concept encourages people to help others without expecting anything in return - the recipient is encouraged to extend the kindness to someone else, creating a positive chain of generosity and kindness that spreads throughout the community
Visitors can leave a donation and we will add a voucher to our Pay-It-Forward board. Anyone can redeem a free hot meal, drink or sweet treat, with no questions asked!
Allotment Project
In 2024 we secured an abandoned plot on Southwold Allotment. Our team of volunteers and students from St Felix School have worked hard to transform the plot and bring it back to life!
Our allotment will become an outdoor educational space for young gardeners and a space to grow produce for our Family Tea Clubs and Community Lunches.
Volunteering
We have a wonderful team who regularly volunteer their time to help at our Community Lunches, Family Tea Clubs and our Allotment.
Over 130 volunteers have contributed to our projects, earning us a national award from The Plunkett Foundation in 2024.
If you are interested in volunteering with us, please contact sydney@southgen.co.uk