M&S Bristol Eastgate

Supporting families across the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas since March 2018 to reduce costs and save money, reduce waste and the amount that goes to landfill and finally, create a stronger community spirit. At Mamas Bristol, we believe in the power of community and collective action to create positive change. Our ethos is rooted in a multiple pronged approach; affordability, sustainability, and inclusivity across the community. Affordability: We are committed to supporting families by providing access to resources and solutions that reduce costs of living with and raising dependents. By offering practical guidance, we aim to alleviate financial pressures and empower families to thrive.  Sustainability: We recognise the importance of preserving our planet for future generations. That's why we promote and work towards sustainable practices & promote opportunities that minimise waste and environmental impact.  Community: At the heart of everything we do, is a strong sense of community. We believe in the strength of solidarity and collaboration to address common challenges and achieve shared goals. By fostering connections and building relationships, we create a support network where families can find solidarity, encouragement, and inspiration. We are more than just a Facebook group, an organisation or any one person - we are a movement. A movement dedicated to making a difference in the lives of families, our communities, and the world we share.

Super Supper Club is a twice weekly community meal on Mondays and Wednesdays; held in the warm, homely space of The Pickle factory, All Hallows road, Easton, Bristol BS5. All are welcome. We serve a three-course meal on Mondays at 5pm and at 7pm on a Wednesday evening, made from surplus food with both vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters catered for. Mondays is more family orientated as it is earlier and provides children friendly food such as pizza, scotch eggs, lasagne etc. The environment at The Pickle factory is a homely one, with Super Supper Club encouraging diners to share the food around a single communal table and then clear up together afterwards. Wednesdays tends to attract friends, singles and regulars with a more international flavour and we often have theme nights such as Indian or Spanish nights. We put out surplus food on a Wednesday which people can take home for free such as bread, fresh fruit and vegetables and cupboard store food. Our community meal is much like visiting a friend's house... arrive early and you may be asked to help prepare or lay the table...stay late and you may be asked to help wash up.. Super Supper Club aims to reduce social isolation, creating a space in which members of the community can come eat, chat, interact, making new connections in a warm inviting space. Volunteers are welcome to join in preparing the meal every Wednesday from 5pm - diners are welcome to join in eating the community meal, made predominantly from surplus food, every Wednesday from 7pm. Super Supper Club accepts a small donation of £4 for adults and £1 for children which helps us cover our operational costs such as rent and cleaning.

We aim to reduce the amount of food thrown away by shops. We collect surplus food from shops and deliver the food to local projects. There are a lot of organisations in Bristol, run mainly by volunteers, who offer meal and food bank services. We pick up at pre-arranged times and deliver the items to projects who have requested the supply of surplus food. After we deliver the surplus food items, volunteers at the local projects prepare and serve them to people who are going through or recovering from issues such as hunger, homelessness, social isolation, drug or alcohol abuse, and mental health conditions.