3Food4U is an award-winning, volunteer-led charity providing free groceries, essential items, clothing, and household goods to anyone in need — with no assessment, referral, or questions asked.
Founded to reduce poverty and food waste, 3Food4U supports individuals and families facing hardship while promoting dignity and respect. Beyond food support, it offers community services including education, health and wellbeing classes, holiday clubs, and employment skills workshops.
With hubs across Essex and Hertfordshire, 3Food4U is proud to be recognised with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service for its positive impact.
👉 Find out more: www.3food4u.org
What we've received
Meals540,704
Non-food (tonnes)7.59
Money£1,000
Kindness and Wellbeing in the Community Charity
London, UK
Who We Are: KindWellCom is dedicated to nurturing health and well-being, fostering social inclusion, and bringing people together through compassionate, community-led initiatives.
Our Mission: To create safe, supportive spaces where individuals can connect, build resilience, and access holistic wellness resources—because kindness and well-being belong to everyone.
🤝 Join the Movement: Whether you're seeking support, food, looking to volunteer, or wanting to partner with us, welcome to our community family!
📍 Based in the UK | Working together for kindness and wellbeing in the community. A healthier, kinder tomorrow.
What we need:
Food Donations: surplus food and donations to run weekly Food Share program, serving over 700 people weekly. Cans, meat, fresh produce, fruit, and vegetables are especially needed.
Volunteers: people to collect surplus food from local suppliers to help set up, sort donations, and serve during their Sunday events.
Community Sharing: spreading the word helps reach more vulnerable families, sharing skills by volunteering in projects supporting families and helping to fundraise or secure extra resources during high-need periods.
What we've received
Meals104,305
Non-food (tonnes)1.84
Money£780
Food Rescue Group, Buckhurst Hill
Buckhurst Hill, UK
The Food Rescue Group, Buckhurst Hill is a practical, community-driven initiative addressing food waste as a critical climate issue while promoting sustainable living at a local level.
The group is made up of committed volunteers from local schools, community organisations, and neighbourhood networks, all united by a shared commitment to environmental sustainability, resource conservation, and social responsibility. The urgency of this work is clear. Globally, around one third of all food produced is wasted, and when edible food is sent to landfill it releases methane, a greenhouse gas more than 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Reducing food waste is therefore not only a social responsibility but a climate necessity. Rescuing surplus food cuts emissions while providing vital support to households facing barriers to accessing fresh, healthy meals.
The group works closely with local producers, independent retailers, and supermarkets to intercept surplus food before it becomes waste. These partnerships deliver measurable environmental benefits by reducing landfill use and disposal costs, while ensuring nutritious food is redirected back into the community. The operational model prioritises speed and efficiency, with food collected and redistributed within 15 minutes of pickup. This rapid turnaround maintains food quality, removes the need for storage, and helps reduce emissions associated with refrigeration and extended supply chains.
Food safety sits at the centre of all operations. Volunteers are trained to inspect food immediately upon collection to ensure it meets strict safety standards. Any unsuitable items are disposed of responsibly to prevent further environmental harm. Coordination is managed through a dedicated WhatsApp group, providing real-time updates on collection times, locations, and quantities, and enabling a responsive and efficient approach.
The impact in Buckhurst Hill is both environmental and social. Every kilogram of food rescued avoids emissions that would otherwise result from landfill decomposition, while the food itself supports households and community groups across the town. At the same time, the initiative strengthens local networks, fosters shared responsibility, and builds resilience in the face of climate and economic challenges.
By diverting significant quantities of food from landfill, the Food Rescue Group, Buckhurst Hill is reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving valuable resources, and bringing people together around a shared goal: creating a more sustainable future for their community.
Change happens one meal, one volunteer, and one community at a time, and in Buckhurst Hill, this work is helping turn climate action into everyday practice.
