M&S Ashby de la Zouch

North West Leicestershire Children’s Centres have opened a Community Fridge at our Coalville Children and Family Centre! The Community Fridge initiative was started in Swadlincote and now they are opening up around the country. The idea is that shops and individuals can donate unsold but perfectly good food (before its use by date) that can be used by other people in the community. We aim to help people in need in the Coalville and surrounding area and decrease food waste at the same time. A win win situation!!

We are a local community group with the primary aim of reaching out to help people who are most in need. We receive food surplus from supermarkets within the area and provide for people and families who are going through financial difficulties and struggles within our community. Our work is making a real impact in people's lives and offers valuable support where it is needed most by ensuring people have food at their table. I believe that through the simple act of giving we can overcome many problems we can face in life whilst helping others in our neighbourhood through difficult times. Charity is held to be the ultimate perfection of the human spirit, because it is said to both glorify and reflect the nature of God. ... Charity has two parts: love of God and love of man, which includes both love of one's neighbour and one's self. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul places the greater emphasis on charity (Love).As a community group this is what we endeavour to achieve. Objectives The object of Springwater community group is to carry on activities which benefit the community in particular - Provide Essential Food Supplies: Ensure that struggling families in derby ,burton ,Leicester,Nottingham and surrounding areas receive necessary food supplies, so no one goes hungry due to financial difficulties. - - Reduce Food Waste: Partner with local supermarkets ,Farash and food businesses to collect and distribute food items that are close to their sell-by date but are still safe for consumption, thereby reducing food waste and promoting sustainability. - Foster Community Support: Create a network of volunteers and community members to assist in the collection, sorting, and distribution of food, fostering a spirit of community support and cooperation. - Educate on Food Security: Educate the community on issues related to food security, nutrition, and sustainable practices to empower individuals and families to make informed decisions about their food consumption. - Collaborate for Advocacy: Work collaboratively with local authorities, charitable organisations, and other stakeholders to address the root causes of food insecurity and advocate for policies that support vulnerable populations.

We provide food for the homeless, the less-fortunate and those living on the breadline. We would like to know that the impoverished are provided with a hot meal on a regular basis. Our plan is to provide a nutritious meal each week for a family to congregate somewhere warm, dry, friendly and have the opportunity to network and find out about courses provided for them to improve their lives and their family's lives. They will also have the option to take the food away. Within this project we will be working with Podiatrists & Chiropodists who will inspect and treat the feet of our attendees.