Lidl Tonbridge

We are Rusthall's Community Food Larder. Fighting food poverty and food waste by providing surplus food to the local community.

We are a registered charity with a board of Trustees, committed to helping those in food poverty in our area. As a volunteer-led charity with no paid staff, we are entirely reliant on the generosity of our supporters, our fundraising efforts, and grants. Also, we provided lunches for families and individuals at various times of the year. We have six founder members’ who run the charity. Over 120 volunteers make our operation possible (we have no paid staff). Generous churches and organisations allow us to use their premises, where we run our community larders, hygiene hub, lunches, and other activities. We collect surplus food from local supermarkets and buy food from FareShare (a UK-wide network of charitable food redistributors). We also purchase food ourselves.

To reduce food waste and repurpose surplus while enhancing unity in our community. Charlie's Angels Kitchens collect surplus food that might otherwise be thrown away, using it to create delicious, nutritious meals and snacks for the conscious consumer. Provided on a pay as you feel basis the surplus is repurposed and available to all, you can pay our suggested price or use some of our 'Charlie's change', and enjoy the food knowing you are taking a step towards reducing food waste. A community interest company we are not for profit, volunteers provide the work force and equipment is purchased from your contributions or lent to us by generous supporters.