ALDI BRISTOL - HORFIELD

Supporting families across the Bristol and South Gloucestershire areas since March 2018 to reduce costs and save money, reduce waste and the amount that goes to landfill and finally, create a stronger community spirit. At Mamas Bristol, we believe in the power of community and collective action to create positive change. Our ethos is rooted in a multiple pronged approach; affordability, sustainability, and inclusivity across the community. Affordability: We are committed to supporting families by providing access to resources and solutions that reduce costs of living with and raising dependents. By offering practical guidance, we aim to alleviate financial pressures and empower families to thrive.  Sustainability: We recognise the importance of preserving our planet for future generations. That's why we promote and work towards sustainable practices & promote opportunities that minimise waste and environmental impact.  Community: At the heart of everything we do, is a strong sense of community. We believe in the strength of solidarity and collaboration to address common challenges and achieve shared goals. By fostering connections and building relationships, we create a support network where families can find solidarity, encouragement, and inspiration. We are more than just a Facebook group, an organisation or any one person - we are a movement. A movement dedicated to making a difference in the lives of families, our communities, and the world we share.

Super Supper Club is a twice weekly community meal on Mondays and Wednesdays; held in the warm, homely space of The Pickle factory, All Hallows road, Easton, Bristol BS5. All are welcome. We serve a three-course meal on Mondays at 5pm and at 7pm on a Wednesday evening, made from surplus food with both vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters catered for. Mondays is more family orientated as it is earlier and provides children friendly food such as pizza, scotch eggs, lasagne etc. The environment at The Pickle factory is a homely one, with Super Supper Club encouraging diners to share the food around a single communal table and then clear up together afterwards. Wednesdays tends to attract friends, singles and regulars with a more international flavour and we often have theme nights such as Indian or Spanish nights. We put out surplus food on a Wednesday which people can take home for free such as bread, fresh fruit and vegetables and cupboard store food. Our community meal is much like visiting a friend's house... arrive early and you may be asked to help prepare or lay the table...stay late and you may be asked to help wash up.. Super Supper Club aims to reduce social isolation, creating a space in which members of the community can come eat, chat, interact, making new connections in a warm inviting space. Volunteers are welcome to join in preparing the meal every Wednesday from 5pm - diners are welcome to join in eating the community meal, made predominantly from surplus food, every Wednesday from 7pm. Super Supper Club accepts a small donation of £4 for adults and £1 for children which helps us cover our operational costs such as rent and cleaning.

Looprun is a response division and part of an independent social enterprise. This is more than food and is part of a supportive services platform to help people get sustained in their own individual way. With up to 94% success rate and seeing once those receiving free Looprun response bags to returning to stores as shoppers with baskets full. These are the impact stories created when all come together to do good for good. Service users are signposted to Looprun mostly from referrals including professionals in social and healthcare. Looprun provides free non perishables, perishable food, toiletries, pet food, brand new clothing and gifts to people facing a temporary challenge. Whatever supermarkets, stores, and retailers can do is turned into a grateful donation to a neighbour in need. This is a response to real people in real-time. No food is banked providing a direct in and out service. We believe if the food is stored then a person in need is not getting any food, hence we provide an instant response and instant impact service. Looprun has access to professional volunteers who carry out a confidential support service to people in need. From homeless shelters, hostels, sheltered housing, care homes, soup kitchens and schools. This is a non voucher, free and confidential service. This means Looprun can reach more people in need with food donations. Anyone that receives a Looprun bag of essential food items is sustained, thus creating a loop cycle. All are invited to become part of these sustainable stories in your local community. For further information and gallery access on the impact of Looprun please visit: Website: https://looprunresponse.online/