Lidl London Uxbridge Town Centre

Provision of food, drinks, clothing, bedding and companionship to rough sleepers and other disadvantaged persons in need, both on the streets of London and the Slough area. We collect and distribute supermarket excess food every evening, also collecting from Heathrow airlines and the Rail companies, enough to feed over 150 local guests every day, plus on Monday evenings, feeding 160+ guests on the streets of London, which we have done for over 40 years.

Food Rescue Group, Uxbridge takes a practical, community-led approach to tackling food waste and promoting sustainable living across the town. As communities face growing challenges from climate change, dwindling resources, and ecological disruption, this initiative is both urgent and essential. A core focus of our work is addressing food waste, a major issue that leads to the unnecessary loss of valuable resources and contributes significantly to methane emissions from landfill. Tackling this challenge is both an environmental necessity and a moral responsibility, as redistributing surplus food can provide vital support to local families and individuals. We work closely with local producers and retailers to ensure surplus food is put to good use rather than wasted. These partnerships help businesses reduce disposal costs while delivering measurable environmental benefits for the wider community. The initiative is powered by dedicated local volunteers, including community members and university students, who collect and redistribute surplus food shortly after it becomes available. This rapid turnaround helps maintain freshness, removes the need for storage, and supports the highest standards of food safety and quality. Every item is carefully inspected, and any unsuitable food is disposed of responsibly to minimise environmental impact. Pickup and distribution in Uxbridge are coordinated by Richard Purpura and Norberto Natividad, who work closely with the volunteer network to ensure collections run smoothly and deliveries reach those who need them most. Their hands-on leadership keeps operations efficient, responsive, and firmly community-focused. Coordination is managed through a dedicated WhatsApp group, providing real-time updates on collection schedules, locations, and available quantities. This efficient communication enables quick responses and effective day-to-day operations. By launching this initiative in Uxbridge, the Food Rescue Group is diverting significant quantities of food from landfill, reducing methane emissions, conserving valuable resources, and strengthening community connections. As the group continues to refine its approach and expand local engagement, it is making meaningful progress towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. Join us in Uxbridge and help make a difference, one meal, one volunteer, and one community at a time.

The Syriac Orthodox Church is an autocephalous Oriental Orthodox church based in the Middle East with members spread throughout the world. It is one of the five churches that comprised what is now the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church before the Great Schism. We are a CIO and our youth/women's club conduct food bank collections and other charitable causes to support local food bank and other needy people. Our service is completely free. Please join us for community cafe every saturdays 5pm -6.30pm & Sundays 2.15 pm to 3.30 pm at 2A , Taunton Road , Haroldhill , Romford RM3 7SA Free tea , Coffee & Biscuits Please call 07710021788 for more details