ALDI MAIDSTONE - WELL RD

This project has been set up to support the families, carers and children of our schools (~1800 pupils), offering them access to food donations in a time of very high living costs. With the current cost of living being so high, some of our families find themselves in unsettling financial situations and our aim is to be able to support them by offering food parcels directly which are either collectable from our school offices or delivered directly to our families. We know that the only healthy meal our children have is the lunch offered at school and so in addition to the food parcels, we offer all additional surplus food to our entire school community. We do not charge any of our families or school community for the food that we provide and all collections and deliveries are undertaken by parents within this community We are very grateful for all the donations that we receive from supermarkets locally to us and we know that all our school community is exceptionally grateful for this provision that we offer!

Open Arms Pantry has a heart to support the community and to prevent anti-food waste wherever possible. We have linked up with several local charities and schools and distribute surplus food to support the community, especially those that are particularly vulnerable.

Tree Tops Primary Academy is a successful primary school in Maidstone, Kent. The number of pupils attending the school is growing each year with nearly 300 children in attendance. Due to the lock-down, the nutritional well-being of our pupils has become an area that we would like to support. further. We would like the opportunity to gain the support of the Neighbourly support programme. This support programme will be very appreciated by the pupils, parents and will also make an impact on the wider community.