ALDI KIDSGROVE

A social supermarket and community enterprise based in the heart of Tunstall feeding families for less. The Community CAN – Social Supermarket - Social Enterprise Our aim is to reduce food insecurity by sourcing surplus food stocks no longer required by large supermarket chains, manufacturers and Charities and offering it to families on a membership basis. Reducing food waste and feeding families for less How it works Individuals and families join our membership scheme which is free to join. They can visit us as often as they need to and purchase 10 or 15 items of food for a set fee (£5,£7.50) The food that will be available will be long life ambient items as well as cleaning products, baby products and toiletries. Free sanitary products will also be available for members to take should they be required. In addition there is a free table where guests can choose a few items from this that would benefit them. All items received from any neighbourly collections would be on the free table as the social supermarket side is food purchased from a charity. ' Any profit raised after overheads will be redistributed back into the community by way of, although not inclusively, the provision of holiday lunch packs, during the school holidays, Christmas food support packs and emergency food parcels to those finding themselves in an immediate food crisis. Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. Ryunosuke Satoro

Chell Parish is one of the top 6% most deprived neighbourhoods on the CUF scale of social deprivation, The number of families claiming benefits is approx 25% higher than the national average, With the majority of the area made up of social housing. Education levels are well below the national average. The need for practical ongoing support has existed for a long time in this area and we are now trying to plug this gap with the agencies who work with us offering free advice and support to anyone who comes to Chell Parish Pantry. Both financial and practical items are needed to ensure the continuation of this work & all donations are very much welcomed Over recent months we have offered practical support which has been very much needed by our community, which includes; MTots Group- A parent and toddler group Families attending can access additional support by way of practical and emotional support by the Carers for each other. Uniform Bank – Chell Parish in the past has operated a Uniform bank which mainly runs over the summer holidays. Last year we clothed over 100 children with all the uniform items they required as well as coats, bags and shoes. Christmas Food Hampers – At Christmas we distributed free food hampers to families identified as been in need of additional support. Emergency Food Parcels – as ongoing support we make up and deliver emergency food parcels to families in our parish. Referrals can come from other church support groups, schools, social workers, or simply through the work we do. We also offer toiletries nappies, and children’s clothes as well as emotional and practical support and signposting where required. We offer a free warm place for the community to meet when they come to Chell Parish Pantry; everyone receives free hot drinks and free refreshments which are designed to further develop community cohesion as our Church Hall is the last remaining place for the Community to meet in Chell. As our logo says - we offer free food, without any charge and all are welcome - we ask for no referrals. Outreach in the community Support – we aim to be available to help all families in the parish when they require support whether it is an emergency or ongoing help. We offer a range of practical ways to support through the various initiatives as well as through emotional support. We are just a phone call/text message/facebook message away for any family that may need us.

We are Christ Apostolic Church Faith Chapel and we believe no one should go hunger. We care for the less privileged and homeless in our community, making food available for them three times a week and help those in need.