Lidl Featherstone

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

We help people and families who are less fortunate, who are homeless and have no income for many weeks. We have referrals from The Local MP, health workers, doctors, CAB, Cashwise and housing benefit agencies. We also work with local schools to identify families in need of food surplus donations. We try to give them some hope and reassurance that we can help them. Many are still waiting for benefits to be sorted and while they are waiting we try to keep them supplied with food. The vouchers are for anyone in need and we provide three days worth of food. Each voucher entitles the holder to three visits. We attempt to signpost people to other forms of assistance to maximise the potential of our foodbank as a welcoming place where those who are struggling can receive meaningful help.

We provide hot meals, food parcels, clean clothing alongside support and advice. Our aim is to help those in the wider community who may be marginalised or isolated. Please visit our website for more info. www.trinitymission.org.uk