ALDI CARMARTHEN

Ensure the community has training opportunities Ensure that the community has volunteer opportunties Distributing surplus food to the community

We are a full-time youth facility and drop-in centre that provides a number of projects for young people aged 11-25 from Carmarthen and the surrounding rural areas . We provide a safe space for young people to meet and interact. We run a Grow it, Cook it, Transform it project where young people learn how to grow their own food and learn how to prepare healthy, affordable meals. We also run a community volunteering project, a health and well-being project, a Digilab and a young parents group and Transitionz Project for 8-11 year olds. We have an emphasis on Health and Well-being of young people and aim to make young people happier and healthier by offering new and exciting opportunities and activities.

Here at Furnace Banc we provide a safe place for individuals to temporarily live which would otherwise be living in difficult situations. We specifically aim at improving people's lives and independence. We work as a team to provide local housing with care and support services. Offering a personalised service is one of our main goals, including mental health support, life guidance and practical assistance. At this project, we provide housing options with associated tenancy support to people who are looking to move into a home of their own. By offering a range of housing, this specific project offers sheltered rental options and giving the individuals a sense of ownership of their homes and services. To help the individuals move, the staff do daily healthy cooking exercises however we are struggling with equipment for their daily lives. The project is currently in need of assistance with food, to help the individuals have a balanced and healthy life, We are asking for a donation of fruit, veg and meat. In addition, baking ingredients would also be extremely beneficial. The project are also in need of some general household equipment such as pots and pans, cutlery, and basic plates. As we are currently housing 8 clients, daily activities would also be fun to receive such as games and books. This will give them confidence and enjoyment in their lives. By providing games, it will bring the opportunity to bring the house together to gain greater social skills as a community.