ALDI BOOTLE

We are a food co-op that helps reduce food waste and food going to landfill whilst proved our members with good quality food to helping them save money and supporting their community.

We are a community organisation who offers help to varied people. We offer groups including a “ Sing A Long” for people with Alzheimer’s / Dementia and their careers plus anyone else who may want to attend, we have a knit and natter group, Tai Chi and Art and Meditation to mention but a few. We also have Mo’s Pantry where people who are suffering hardship can receive varied food items. This is hugely popular with old people, young people , refugees , asylum seekers and those from all ethnic minorities. We also offer free tea and toast to people each day between 10-12 and there is no charge for this or the food. Additionally we are a warm hub for people , last year saw a huge amount of people just coming in for a warm and we expect even more this year as the months become colder. Irenaeus is staffed by volunteers and we are open Monday- Thursday 10-4pm

We redistribute surplus food from supermarkets to the local community and local charities. This not only saved food from landfill but also helps to build community. - What premises does your project operate from? Currently 38 Linkside Rd, L25 9NX. This is registered with EHO. We have just been offered one day a week in a local shop. We are also working with two local councillors (Mirna Juarez and Sharon Connor) to rent space in a local church hall in an evening too. - How do you identify service users and their needs? They approach us through our facebook page, word of mouth or other people/organisations direct them to ourselves. For example, Alice Bennett, an ex local councillor directed us to a lady with seven children. They also come to our Friday community event in Hunts Cross Gardens. - Are there any other services provided by your organisation other than food support? Our other aim is building community and providing opportunities for volunteering. - Is there a charge for the service(s) provided by your organisation? No - Do you currently collect surplus food from any other retailers? Yes – Tesco and a local Co op. - Has there been local press or similar that demonstrates your organisation's work in the local community? Not yet although the local councillors do share our facebook page. - Would it be possible to provide photographs of work that your organisation does in the local community? There are lots on our facebook page and Instagram page - Is your project a registered charity, registered CIC, social enterprise or non-profit organisation? We have made an application. - Have you partnered with other local good causes or council members who may be able to provide a reference? If you would like to provide a reference from a local organisation, if you could ask them to email us at food@neighbourly.com as soon as possible, that would be great. Coucillors: Sharon Connor, Kris Brown, Malcolm Kelly and Mirna Juarez. Unifill – local shop. LIAN – Liverpool in arms at night. Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Fika community event Hunts Cross Community – we run a weekly event in the community gardens. St Hilda's Play group - Please include up to date social media links wherever possible https://www.facebook.com/South-Liverpool-Zero-Waste-Community-109456151330567