The Prince of Wales got down to business today as he helped sort food at a food bank in south-east London. Prince William visited PECAN, a longstanding community charity based in Peckham, which aims to address poverty and support vulnerable residents.
The future King was pictured speaking to staff, volunteers and individuals supported by the charity in a bid to learn more about the impact of the charity’s work. He was also seen sorting food at a nearby warehouse, which supplies the foodbank.
William looked dapper in a navy blazer, dark trousers and a light blue shirt.
PECAN runs a number of projects to support people across Southwark facing food insecurity, unemployment and isolation, including the Southwark Foodbank, which serves individuals and families across the borough.
Each week, the foodbank provides food parcels to an average of 100 households and, in 2025, helped feed approximately 7,000 adults and over 2,500 children.
In 2024, the charity was burgled at its warehouse, with around £3,000 of food and hygiene products being taken
However, the charity was overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness of the community in the aftermath, which allowed it to bounce back quickly.
Since then, it has continued to tackle poverty through its services, including a drop-in café offering refreshments and support, an Employment Opportunity programme, Peckham Pantry, which operates as a social supermarket and a women’s advisory service for those affected by the criminal justice system or facing complex life challenges.