ALDI CHELLASTON

North West Leicestershire Children’s Centres have opened a Community Fridge at our Coalville Children and Family Centre! The Community Fridge initiative was started in Swadlincote and now they are opening up around the country. The idea is that shops and individuals can donate unsold but perfectly good food (before its use by date) that can be used by other people in the community. We aim to help people in need in the Coalville and surrounding area and decrease food waste at the same time. A win win situation!!

We are a pop up street kitchen who go Out into derby city centre 3 nights a week to help and support vulnerable And homeless people with hot meals packed lunches and essential items such as clothes, toiletries sleeping bags and tents. At present we are assisting both our visitors and other vulnerable families with food parcels. We deliver up to 100 parcels a week at present. Along with a community produce table that is set up for families to come and take items that they are in need of.

The Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance supports people in Derby who are experiencing food insecurity, through food provision, signposting, support and advice. We partner with 17 food-based projects, including 6 community shops, community pantries, and traditional food projects. We also work with 30 local community meal-based projects. Whilst we continue to meet the immediate need of food insecurity, our main focus is to support and signpost those accessing our services to tackle the root causes of their deprivation and poverty.