ALDI MANSFIELD - OAKLEAF CLOSE

We reach out to our local community with food parcels and also meals. We fight to alleviate poverty and make sure people have food to eat and also ensure that food is not wasted. We also provide support to children and families in the community. We are able to achieve our vision and carry out our activities through free will donations and support from community members, food surplus which we share to people. We are a religious charity group based in Mansfield and support approximately 150 people weekly including adults and children. We currently operate from Trinity Methodist Church at the address below. 117 Clipstone Road W 117 Clipstone Road West Forest Town Mansfield NG19 0BT United Kingdom We also had the Environmental Health team visited us on 08/10/2024 for Food Safety Inspection and we were awarded 5 star rating. We are in the process of acquiring and moving to our own property and that would be our permanent operation site. We hope to move within the next 4-6 weeks. The Environmental Health team at Mansfield District Council is aware of the proposed relocation The new address would be : Methodist Church Bridge Street MANSFIELD NG18 2HA Service users are members of the church community and we also share with our neighbours in the community as shown in the pictures on our page. In addition, we are also planning to run a weekly soup kitchen for homeless people when we get to our permanent property. We are currently registered with Fareshare UK and we collect surplus from 2 different Tesco Extra stores located at Chesterfield road south and Jubilee way,(both in Mansfield). We just secured approval from Fareshare UK to collect food surplus from main Asda, forest town also in Mansfield.

Our centre opens 4 days a week and offers support to all of our local community, and is available to anyone without the need for a referral. We work tirelessly to tackle food waste and provide food, non food items, support and access to services to all. We offer surplus food, free of any charges (membership fees etc) to ANYONE within the community and aim to support those most in need. Hot meals are supplied 3 days a week and non perishable emergency food parcels are provided to those in need and we NEVER ASK QUESTIONS... Our goal is simple: 1. To tackle food waste 2. To ensure that EVERYONE has what they need Our services are available to the whole community without prejudice and we are committed to helping those in need- regardless of circumstance. We are a fully inclusive centre and pride ourselves on equality. We are fully volunteer run and have an amazing team on hand, ready and willing to do everything possible to provide help, support and safety for all

We are a local community group with the primary aim of reaching out to help people who are most in need. We receive food surplus from supermarkets within the area and provide for people and families who are going through financial difficulties and struggles within our community. Our work is making a real impact in people's lives and offers valuable support where it is needed most by ensuring people have food at their table. I believe that through the simple act of giving we can overcome many problems we can face in life whilst helping others in our neighbourhood through difficult times. Charity is held to be the ultimate perfection of the human spirit, because it is said to both glorify and reflect the nature of God. ... Charity has two parts: love of God and love of man, which includes both love of one's neighbour and one's self. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul places the greater emphasis on charity (Love).As a community group this is what we endeavour to achieve. Objectives The object of Springwater community group is to carry on activities which benefit the community in particular - Provide Essential Food Supplies: Ensure that struggling families in derby ,burton ,Leicester,Nottingham and surrounding areas receive necessary food supplies, so no one goes hungry due to financial difficulties. - - Reduce Food Waste: Partner with local supermarkets ,Farash and food businesses to collect and distribute food items that are close to their sell-by date but are still safe for consumption, thereby reducing food waste and promoting sustainability. - Foster Community Support: Create a network of volunteers and community members to assist in the collection, sorting, and distribution of food, fostering a spirit of community support and cooperation. - Educate on Food Security: Educate the community on issues related to food security, nutrition, and sustainable practices to empower individuals and families to make informed decisions about their food consumption. - Collaborate for Advocacy: Work collaboratively with local authorities, charitable organisations, and other stakeholders to address the root causes of food insecurity and advocate for policies that support vulnerable populations.