ALDI BANBURY

**The Banbury Larder: Supporting Community, Reducing Poverty, Fighting Food Waste** The Banbury Larder is a community-driven initiative based in Banbury, committed to reducing food waste, alleviating poverty, and fostering meaningful connections within our community. Operating weekly at the Methodist Church on Marlborough Road, we provide affordable and nutritious food to families and individuals while helping to reduce the environmental impact of surplus food. Our mission extends beyond food distribution. We aim to empower our members through support services such as job clubs, well-being sessions, and skills workshops, helping individuals overcome barriers to employment and build a brighter future. For our elderly and isolated clients, we offer befriending opportunities through monthly sit-down meals and regular well-being checks. We are passionate about inspiring children and youth, fostering a sense of community, and creating a space where everyone feels valued and supported. However, to achieve our vision, we need your help. The Banbury Larder currently serves over 60 families, but our resources are stretched. We urgently need funding to expand our refrigerated storage, ensuring that more chilled items can be distributed. Volunteers are always welcome to assist with food sorting, community events, or administrative tasks. Donations of food, funds, or time can make a tremendous difference in reaching more people in need. By supporting The Banbury Larder, you are helping to create a stronger, more sustainable community where no one is left behind. Together, we can tackle food insecurity and build a brighter future for everyone in Banbury.

About Breadline Project Community PantryHow Our Food Redistribution WorksThe Breadline Project Community Pantry operates on a dignified, membership-based redistribution model rather than a traditional food bank system. To support our community sustainably, members pay a small service charge of £4 per visit. In return, this fee grants them the dignity of choice, allowing them to select an array of fresh produce, chilled items, and ambient store-cupboard staples worth significantly more.Members are free to choose what they need, and limitations on quantities only apply to specific low-stock items to ensure everyone in the community gets a fair share. This small financial contribution removes the stigma often associated with emergency food aid, provides an authentic shopping experience, and directly funds our community hub's essential running costs, such as refrigeration, storage, and logistics.Our Emergency Care PolicyWhile we run a membership model, we believe no one should go hungry. We provide immediate emergency food support completely free of charge and without fees to any individuals or families facing severe crisis or immediate financial hardship.How We Use Neighbourly FoodEvery item of surplus food we rescue through Neighbourly is used exclusively to stock our pantry shelves or supply our emergency provisions. We operate on a strict non-profit basis; no profit is ever made from donated food. The items received from our partners go directly into the hands of local low-income individuals and families who are experiencing food insecurity. By bridging the gap between food waste and community need, we ensure that high-quality surplus food provides vital, nutritious support to those who need it most in our local area.

Collecting surplus food from supermarkets and wholesalers that would otherwise be thrown away, and delivers it to the local mosque in Banbury, for free. This helps to reduce food waste and food poverty and this can be accessed by everyone in the community.