ALDI SPARKBROOK

Birmingham Central Mosque’s food bank has been operational since 2016. We are pleased to inform that we now have a dedicated team of volunteers led by a senior project lead who manages the food bank on a full-time basis and ensures that the food bank is open at least twice a week on Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. The aim of the food bank is to ensure that the food bank itself meets the needs of the local community and those further afield who require assistance in the form of food parcels. Birmingham Central Mosque are fully aware that the cost of living has soared over the past few years, and there are many within our immediate vicinity who require help in the form of food parcels donations. Currently we have over 450 families/individuals who have signed up to the food bank, who themselves are representative of the city of Birmingham. As an Islamic institution, its imperative that we ensure the service meets the needs of all regardless of background, faith or ethnicity etc. Since November 2021, we have had a continued and steady increase in demand for the use of the food bank, which in itself has now allowed us to create a dedicated team of core volunteers. Such is the current demand we are now exploring the possibility of forging long term partnerships with organisations who can help ensure that the food bank continues in its current trajectory by meeting the growing demands of the community and by also ensuring that as a collective we endeavour to ensure that we make efforts to minimise food waste.

The Sarfraz Kayani Foundation (SKF) is a UK‑based charitable organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals and families facing food insecurity, hardship, and social isolation. Our mission is to ensure that no one in our communities is left without dignity, compassion, or practical support during difficult times. We work within the UK and overseas focusing on strengthening local resilience and bringing hope to people who need it most in local areas of Birmingham. SKF provides surplus food, emergency essentials, wellbeing support, and community outreach, helping people navigate crisis with dignity. Our work is rooted in fairness, kindness, and the belief that every person deserves stability and the chance to rebuild their life. Whether someone is struggling to feed their family, experiencing loneliness, or facing sudden hardship, we offer immediate, non‑judgemental help. 💚 Who We Support Families experiencing food poverty or financial strain Individuals in crisis, including those facing homelessness Isolated or elderly people needing connection and care Refugees and newly settled communities adjusting to life in the UK Anyone in need of practical, compassionate support 🤝 How We Make an Impact Through food distribution, wellbeing check‑ins, outreach programmes, and partnerships with local organisations, we help people regain stability and feel part of a caring community. Our volunteers and partners play a vital role in ensuring that support reaches those who need it most, when they need it most. We believe that small acts of kindness create lasting change, and that community support can transform lives. Every parcel delivered, every conversation shared, and every connection made helps reduce hardship and build a stronger, more compassionate society. 🔍 What We Need Most To continue our work and expand our reach across the West Midlands we welcome: Surplus food donations to support our distribution efforts Volunteer help for packing, deliveries, and outreach Local partnerships with businesses and community groups Awareness support to reach more people in need 🌐 Our Commitment SKF operates & focuses within the UK, ensuring that all donations, resources, and volunteer efforts directly support local communities. Our work is guided by compassion, dignity, and the belief that everyone deserves support during challenging times. 🔗 Website www.sarfrazkayanifoundation.org

TOGETHER WE CAN HELP STOP HUNGER From donating food, volunteering your time or taking on an exciting fundraising challenge, there are lots of ways to get involved with raising awareness of poverty and helping stop UK hunger. Working together is the only way to end hunger. We’ve built many partnerships to pursue new and better approaches, accelerate the success of our programs, and get food and resources to those who need them most. Our motivation is derived from the fact that more than a quarter of a million people are homeless in England (BBC). The figures show homelessness hotspots outside London, with high rates in Birmingham, Brighton and Luton. To continue with our organisational mission of reaching out to those needing help the most; and practicing “charity begins at home”, we started food distribution drive in Birmingham. Although the government says that it is investing £500m in homelessness we still come across quite a large number of people needing their food supplies on daily basis. Although the projects UKCAB runs, coordinate in improving the community development pace by offering free education which will enable people to gain skills and avoid homelessness by getting jobs or starting their own businesses, we witness people who are in dire need of basic necessities to survive.