Lidl South Wigston

The charity's objects ('objects') are specifically restricted to the following: 1. to advance the christian faith 2. to relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind 3. to advance education in such ways and in such parts of the united kingdom or the world as the trustees from time to time may think fit.

The Food Rescue Group, Leicester is a community-led initiative driven by local volunteers who care deeply about reducing food waste and supporting one another. Rooted in the belief that good food should never go to waste, the group brings people together to make a positive difference across Leicester. Food waste affects both the environment and our communities. Perfectly edible food is often discarded, contributing to landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions, while many households face challenges accessing fresh, healthy meals. By rescuing surplus food, the group helps reduce environmental harm and ensures food is shared where it is most valued. Working closely with local retailers, food businesses, and community partners, the group collects surplus food before it is thrown away and redistributes it locally. This collaborative approach benefits everyone involved, strengthening relationships, reducing waste, and supporting people across neighbourhoods. The pickup and distribution are coordinated by Eman Abdalla, who manages volunteer scheduling, oversees collections, and ensures that rescued food is delivered promptly, safely, and to where it is needed most. This coordination helps maintain efficiency, reliability, and a strong community focus across all activities. Volunteers remain at the heart of everything we do. Collections and redistribution are carried out with care, respect, and close attention to food safety, ensuring all shared food meets appropriate standards. Clear communication and teamwork allow the group to respond quickly and efficiently, keeping food fresh and operations community-centred. The impact in Leicester goes beyond food alone. Each collection helps build connections, encourages shared responsibility, and fosters a sense of belonging. By valuing food and supporting one another, the Food Rescue Group, Leicester is helping create a stronger, more caring, and more sustainable community.

We seek to support everyone in need or lives in our community of Clarendon Park in Leicester. We are located very close to Leicester University and we seek to support students, young families and older families. Every year the 2 universities in Leicester UoL and DMU admit thousands of national and international students. We aim to provide support that enable these people meet their life goals - We operate from 140 Queens Road Leicester. LE2 3FL every Sunday 9am - 3pm. We share the premises with a CQC approved Nursery and are able to distribute items through the nursery if required. - We are non registered charity - Aside from food bank we offer musical and digital skill training as well as Christian based religious teaching - We collect items from Tesco and Asda for distribution - Photos of our recent activities are shown below - we use a questionnaire if users are not referred by the council, University Welfare Department or social care organisation - All services are offered free of charge