“We all know there’s a troublesome winter coming for a lot of. We’re proud to supply Hackney Foodbank with a house as we work collectively to serve our neighborhood.”
The images on present are the results of a challenge run throughout the summer time by photographer and Hackney resident Jenny Matthews.
Each week, the challenge introduced collectively a bunch of tourists to Hackney Foodbank to be taught the craft of pictures. The people had been supplied with cameras and took pictures as they went about their every day lives, reflecting on life of their space.
The pictures under had been chosen by the group to be exhibited.
Photographs by Angela
“I used to be born in London, initially from Tottenham, then I moved to Hackney – I taken care of my niece and nephew who are actually 17 and 20. I used to be self-employed, however I acquired sick and I couldn’t do my job any extra. I got here to Hackney Foodbank in 2021 after looking for recommendation from a neighborhood organisation to assist with my low earnings and debt. I’ve all the time beloved pictures and was happy to be invited by Hackney Meals financial institution to be concerned of their pictures challenge. I wished to be taught all completely different features of pictures, construct my confidence again up once more and inform my story by way of footage. I’d love to have the ability to get a profession in pictures, as I really like artwork.”
Group library
“A spot the place anybody can contribute to it or borrow from it with out judgement.”
Bouncing again
“I used to be ready on the bus cease and my telephone acquired stolen from me. It was very upsetting however to make myself really feel higher I went for a stroll and took my digicam with me. I took this photograph as a result of it made me take into consideration how good it’s to have areas like for anybody in the neighborhood.”
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Hobbies
“Throughout lockdown I did a web based nail course and that is my apply hand.”
Important gadgets
“That is what I acquired from the meals financial institution. Workers are pleasant there. It’s exhausting to eat healthily. Within the retailers they push up the costs for wholesome issues – like drinks. If it’s not good for you it’s cheaper.”
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Photographs by Daniel
“I used to be born in Hackney and first visited Hackney Foodbank in 2019 because of illness and debt. Since then, I’ve been on advantages, however my family prices are greater than what I can afford, so Hackney Foodbank have helped me out with meals and important gadgets. I’ve all the time wished the prospect to be a photographer, so I signed as much as be concerned with the pictures challenge because it was the prospect to be inventive – to precise a greater sense of my environment by way of my footage.”
I offer you my coronary heart
“This coronary heart formed desk was given to me by my mum and has sentimental worth.”
Consolation
“I’m a part of a bunch in Hackney and after we meet up one of many members all the time brings alongside some snacks. It makes you’re feeling good placing issues in your mouth and consuming, it’s a consolation and it’s good when somebody provides you one thing, a bit luxurious.”
Appreciating nature
“Throughout lockdown, I had no outdoors house for my flat so I went for walks alongside the canal and to Victoria park.”
Residence cooking
“I take advantage of this air fryer to prepare dinner any recent meals I can get like candy potatoes.”
Via The Lens: Images by Hackney Foodbank Guests is at Museum of the Residence from Friday October 7 – Tuesday thirtieth October 30, 2022. Learn extra right here.