Lidl Doncaster Askern Rd

The foodbank assists people who are in food poverty in a positive manner and helping all who are unable to buy the simplest of food items with enough supplies to get them through the week. Any resident can come in and ask for a parcel we just take their name and address and number in the household and see if we can signpost them to any local services that can assist them. A week’s food parcel, which normally consists of 3 bags of shopping containing items such as, Bread, eggs, cheese and milk along with fresh vegetables and potatoes with a further two proteins such as tinned meat or tinned tuna with either pasta or rice and tea or coffee, plus cereals and toiletries are provided. Owing to the cost-of-living crisis, we are providing a vital service to the community of DN6, we have this year supported over 400 households, assisted over 950 people and given over 800 hours of voluntary unpaid work. All individuals and families of all ages that are in short- or long-term need are welcomed by the Foodbank who have seen a doubling of people in need over the past year.

We are a Peer Support Group established in 2010 to promote good mental health. We work across the borough of Doncaster and have a membership bas of over 700 Peer Supporters. Each person pledges to both give and receive support. We operate from The Wellness Centre which is open 6 days a week providing activities, learning opportunities and friendships. We also run The Safe Space which is 7 days a week crisis support. We are big on people having the opportunity to be a real part of their community and build meaningful connections. We have a food bank, mental health crisis support, many creative groups, fitness, music and so much more. Our philosophy is that everyone has skills and gifts to offer in their community and we are simply people helping people.

Looprun is a response division and part of an independent social enterprise. This is more than food and is part of a supportive services platform to help people get sustained in their own individual way. With up to 94% success rate and seeing once those receiving free Looprun response bags to returning to stores as shoppers with baskets full. These are the impact stories created when all come together to do good for good. Service users are signposted to Looprun mostly from referrals including professionals in social and healthcare. Looprun provides free non perishables, perishable food, toiletries, and brand new clothing to people facing a temporary challenge. Whatever supermarkets, stores, and retailers can do is turned into a grateful donation to a neighbour in need. This is a response to real people in real-time. No food is banked providing a direct in and out service. We believe if the food is stored then a person in need is not getting any food, hence we provide an instant response and instant impact service. Looprun has access to professional volunteers who carry out a confidential support service to people in need. From homeless shelters, hostels, sheltered housing, care homes, soup kitchens and schools. This is a non voucher, free and confidential service. This means Looprun can reach more people in need with food donations. Anyone that receives a Looprun bag of essential food items is sustained thus creating a loop cycle. All are invited to become part of these sustainable stories in your local community. For further information and gallery access on the impact of Looprun please visit: Website: https://www.looprun-sciv.online/