M&S Wetherby

Surplus To Purpose (SToP) is an environmental enterprise which specialise in the interception of surplus food destined for waste. This produce may be past Best Before, suffered accidental damage or surplus to requirements. Trained personnel record, process and quality control all intercepted food, to ensure it is safe for consumption. This food is then redistributed through various activities such as; boxes for families, outside catering & events, Pay As You Feel cafes and into schools. SToP intercepts approximately 1,000 tons per year at its headquarters in Leeds - the equivalent of 2.3 million meals per year. A majority of the produce we intercept is perishable items such as fruit & vegetables, and bakery goods. However, we also intercept frozen meat & fish, chilled dairy items and non perishable items such as dry goods, drinks and confectionary. In 2022 SToP aims to become the U.K.s largest caterer of events using intercepted produce. From weddings, to conferences, birthdays and work lunches, we wish to provide environmental alternatives to mainstream providers of contract catering. Our mission is to Feed Bellies Not Bins, whilst educating people on the inhumane amounts of edible food wasted every year in the U.K. All of our spaces are inclusive, and all the food we intercept is available to all. "Let's REALLY feed the world" #SToP wasting food #FeedBelliesNotBins

Supporting struggling families and people in our community with emergency food parcels, vouchers, utility top ups and help with clothing and household essentials. We also support the homeless in our community with food, warm clothing and toiletries and support moving into accommodation. We are a not for profit organisation and our service is confidential and free. We receive referrals through social subscribers, social care, community groups and self referrals.

Clifton Green is a thriving primary school in York. Here, children experience opportunities that enrich their lives. Our school has family and community at its heart. The children learn to design and make the food and run the stall in the playground after school. Students are inspired to get involved in the exciting world of cooking which teaches them life skills. Customers - both adults and children - are able to come and pick up a healthy food to enjoy on their way home from school. We ask for a Pay As You Feel donation to keep the snack shack going and to encourage enterprise skills in the children. The funds raised will go towards developing a kitchen where cooking sessions can take place throughout the day with adults and children. Customers are encouraged to think of other ways of donating to the school; for example, some parents may choose to donate an hour of time helping children with their reading, feeding the chickens or running events at school. Thank you for helping us continue sharing food with our children. Please help us to reach our goal of funding a kitchen.