61 Leswin Road, N16 7NX 

Collection times: Wednesdays 3.30pm-9pm (staffed 3.30pm-7.30pm), Thursdays 8am-9pm, Fridays 8am-5pm

The Old Fire Station in Stoke Newington provides long-term space for, not-for-profit and community groups. It has various rooms and halls for short-term hire and offers a programme of classes and activities.  

Kayani Avenue, N4 2HF 

Collection times: Thursdays 4pm-8pm, Fridays 9am-6.30pm

The Redmond Community Centre in Woodberry Down offers activities such as playgroups, yoga, cookery and gardening classes. 

8 Mackintosh Lane, Homerton, E9 6AB

Collection times: Wednesdays 3pm-10pm, Thursdays 8am-10pm, Fridays 8am-10pm

A multi-purpose space right by Homerton Overground. Café, hot desks, barbers, regular popups and a bar.

101-103 Newington Green Road, N1 4QY

Collection times: Wednesdays 4pm-7:30pm, Thursdays 9.30am-7:30pm, Fridays 9.30am-7pm

A vibrant, independent, ethical retailer selling wholefoods, beauty and household products. The "unpackaged" shop next door on Newington Parade is well worth a visit.

5 Albion Parade, Albion Road, N16 9LD

Collection times: Wednesdays 4pm-7pm; Thursdays 9:30am-7pm; Fridays 9:30am-7pm

A vibrant, independent, ethical retailer selling wholefoods, beauty and household products (some unpackaged). 

Hackney Road, E2 8QA

Collection times: Wednesdays 6pm-9pm (staffed 6pm-8pm); Thursdays 10am-9pm; Fridays 10am-4.30pm

A city farm in London dedicated to helping people learn about food, nature and the environment. A hub for community and environmental projects and home to Get Loose organic unpackaged shop.

Amhurst Terrace, E8 2BT

Collection times: Thursdays 2pm-8pm; Fridays 8am-8pm; Saturdays 8am-1pm

A thriving creative community, including several small shops and businesses,  tucked away off Hackney Downs Park in an ex-industrial printworks. An Eat Work Art project.

Mentmore Terrace, E8 3PH

Collection times: Thursdays 12-7pm, Fridays 9am-7pm, Saturdays 9am-1pm

An East London artisan bakery and coffee shop. Their head bakers also share their knowledge and expertise in bread-making courses.  

Green Lanes, N4 2HA

Collection times: Thursdays 4pm-9pm; Fridays 1pm-9pm; Saturdays 10am-2pm

Housed in a striking Victorian water pumping station, the Castle is massively committed to improving its environmental performance. The kitchen garden welcomes volunteers and provides fresh, organic produce for the café.

191 Lower Clapton Rd, E5 8EG 

Collection times: Wednesdays 3pm-8pm, Thursdays 10am-8pm, Fridays 10am-8pm, Saturdays 10am-12pm

A great health food shop in the heart of Clapton and managed by the same owners as the wonderful Palm 2 across the road.

13 Dalston Lane (next to the Hackney Peace mural), London, E8 3DF

Collection times: Thursdays 2pm-10pm; Fridays 11am-10pm; Saturdays 11am-10pm (hours may be shorter in winter).

A beautiful oasis opposite Dalston Junction station.  There is a café and a spacious wooden pavilion for events, workshops and gatherings as well as wildlife-friendly trees and shrubs.

Lauriston Road, E9 7DH 

Collection times: Thursdays 11am-7pm, Fridays 10am-7pm, Saturdays: 10am-1pm

The church has served the local community for over 150 years. The Revd Andrew Wilson welcomes people of all church traditions. 

Northchurch Terrace, De Beauvoir Town, N1 4DA

Collection times: Thursdays 1pm-8.30pm; Fridays 8am-8.30pm

A focus for all sorts of community events during the week. The fully accessible crypt is a thriving centre for social interaction, creativity, cultural expression and community support. 

161 Northwold Road, Upper Clapton, E5 8RL

Collection times: Wednesdays 3pm-8:30pm; Thursdays 9am-5:30pm; Fridays 9am-5:30pm

A charitiable initiative making osteopathy accessible to everyone. A social collaborative space for health, wellbeing, events and learning. Beautiful spaces for hire.