ALDI PORTSMOUTH - SOUTHAMPTON RD

We aim to target immediate needs and issues surrounding homelessness and addiction for those in need in Southsea and Portsmouth. Many in our city are facing desperate situations, but whatever the circumstances, our aim is to show that there is a way out. We plan to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to improve their situation through the variety of services we offer. We are run by a not for profit charity run by a Manager, Trustees and a wonderful, enthusiastic team of volunteers. We hope we are working to help make Southsea an even more pleasant, safe place to live. The LifeHouse is a practical resource and support centre for those in need living in Portsmouth and Southsea. We have experienced, like-minded, volunteers developing the LifeHouse in providing Sign-Posting Services to vulnerable men and women and targeting issues of homelessness and addiction locally. We aim to create an environment of compassion and care, where people feel they belong, are accepted; and where they can build a sense of self-worth and confidence – a place where we can be generous with our time, energy and practical resources; where we can go the extra mile.

We are a non profit charitable organisation that gives away fresh food to our community. We also deliver 80% of the food we collect to local homeless shelters and assisted living accomodations. We run meet up groups for all to encourage socialisation, inclusion and reduce isolation. We have recently won the 'Action Hampsire's SOUP' April 2024. We currently run from our charity shop which has a 5 star good hygiene rating. We have been promoted by word of mouth and we currently have around 1000 members. We are running on a Facebook page, have a website you can view and are linked to social prescribers from local doctors surgery's within Hampshire so we can refer people on for additional support. We currently collect the surplus food through Fareshare and now neighbourly and hope to expand to items other than food also. We are linked to many charities and organisations such as the local Salvation Army, Two saints, Cogs and SSJ. We are always looking for new organisations and charities with which to work with. We are always looking for more organisations to help out so we can grow bigger and help more people. We work closely with the local job centres, citizens advice and community support policing team.

MUNCH at Park Community School They recognized the issue of food poverty in their community and started a community group called MUNCH to address it, after hearing that the local food bank regularly faced shortages. The organization has reached out to outside agencies for funding and is now providing free nutritious meals and activities for children and their families who attend any Leigh Park school during school holidays. They offer play equipment and learning practitioners to help children learn math and English skills through play. The school nurse is available to address any concerns parents may have. Helping over 150 People a week.