ALDI SHEFFIELD - HANDSWORTH RD

Darnall Community Nursery is a not-for-profit charity for families living in and around Darnall. Established in 1993 we are an outstanding childcare provider and community facility, that is run by our community for our community, providing services that are influenced by the needs of local children and their families. As a well-established inclusive charity, we have strong links to our community. Darnall is one of the most deprived and diverse areas in Sheffield. Our nursery and special needs unit are constantly full. Many of the children and families that access our services are on low income and the most vulnerable. We have been working with our community to establish needs led groups that are accessible, supportive and add value and give confidence to people. More recently our Community Café and recently established Community Fridge are a most needed support for people in these more difficult times

The project began in May 2015 and ran a series of successful pop-ups, feeding an average of 201 people per event and utilising 15 volunteers each time to assist in the planning and execution of the events. Fast forward to 2026 and Food Works now recovers over 300 tonnes of surplus food per year to help build a fair and sustainable food system in Sheffield. Through our two community cafes and 17 community partner hubs we are providing access to affordable, sustainable food across the city.

S12 Community Pantry is a registered charity based at Scowerdons Community Centre in Sheffield. We are run entirely by volunteers and work to reduce food poverty, social isolation and financial hardship across the local community. Each week, we provide free surplus food including fruit, vegetables, bakery products and frozen items, alongside a welcoming community café where people can enjoy hot drinks, food and conversation. No referral is needed to attend our regular community session, and we aim to offer support with dignity and without judgement. We also provide emergency food parcels and school holiday meal bags for local families who may struggle to afford breakfast and lunch when children are not receiving school meals. Alongside our food support, we run a low-cost lunch club for adults, Citizens Advice sessions, community activities, seasonal family support and an annual Christmas gift appeal for vulnerable children. Our services support families with children, older people, people with disabilities, individuals living alone and households experiencing financial crisis. We also work closely with local schools, churches, councillors, housing providers and other community organisations to make sure support reaches those who need it most. Surplus food donations are extremely important to us, particularly fresh produce, bakery items, chilled and frozen food, cupboard essentials, drinks and items suitable for family meal bags. Reliable and regular food collections help us reduce waste while making sure good-quality food is used to support local people. We also welcome volunteer support, especially drivers who can collect donations, helpers to sort and rotate stock, café volunteers, food parcel packers and people who can support our lunch club and fundraising events. As a small volunteer-led charity, our greatest needs are a dependable supply of surplus food, additional volunteers and financial support towards rent, insurance, training, transport and the general running costs of our community hub. Every donation helps us keep our services accessible, welcoming and available to the people of Sheffield who need them most. #young_people #older_people #food_parcels #school_holiday_help #half_term_heroes #families #community #community_centre #core_costs #children #addiction #lunch_club #christmas_gifts #chrishmas-_appeal #poverty