M&S Northampton

The Good Plate is a community project which makes use of food that would otherwise be wasted. This could be surplus from shops, restaurants and allotments or perfectly edible food that has damaged packaging, incorrect labelling and best-before dates. The Good Plate offers grocery items weekly at our pop-up stall. We hope to provide not only good food, but a pleasant environment for anyone and everyone --- people from anywhere and all walks of life, whilst educating people on living responsibly and sustainably with habits that will be sustainable long-term. Activities run by The Good Plate operate on a 'Pay as you feel' concept where people are encouraged to think about what their bag of groceries or food item means to them, and value it in whatever way they can. By choosing not to segregate people based on financial circumstances, we are able to fund not only the project but can do so in a way that does not patronise those who need it and those who want to support it. Everyone is equal in getting fed and it is up to the individual to be generous according to their circumstances. All our staff work on a voluntary basis. Funds raised enable The Good Plate to further support individuals, families and other projects in need of a little help. We help people/causes in the hope that the little help propels them to go on to bless others. We are very grateful for the support we get through Neighbourly and for the work done by the Neighbourly team and all our business donors (especially their staff), enabling us to do the work that we do in our community and beyond. Thank you!

100 Ladles (Action for Homelessness and Hunger) is a charitable community action group that cares about people who have lost their home and may be a long way from it. We aim to help rough sleepers and homeless people. Every Saturday night between 6.30-7.30pm in Northampton’s Town centre, a group of volunteers serve hot food to a growing number of desperately vulnerable and hungry people. For many of these people it is the first hot food they have eaten in several days. Blankets, sleeping bags and clothing are also provided. 100Ladles aim is to show homeless people they are not forgotten and that they are an important part of our community. We also collect clothing, camping equipment, toiletries and bedding and distribute on Saturday nights

For both families accessing care, and those who have been bereaved, EACH is a lifeline at an unimaginably difficult time. We rely on voluntary donations for the majority of our income and need to raise almost £6 million to deliver our services this year – £16,000 a day, every day of the year.