To help thousands of the worst off residents, the council teamed up with local charity H&F Giving and grassroots community groups to provide financial help.
“It may be the festive season but this does not stop the misery for many families fleeing war zones and persecution.” said Councillor Sue Fennimore, Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion.
Residents and volunteers from the Hammersmith Community Gardens Association planted a small community orchard in a disused plot in White City last Friday.