ALDI CHELTENHAM

CCP exists to transform lives. Our priority is to people who have serious and immediate need, equipping them to meet the demands of an ever-evolving society. Our aim at within this supported housing unit is to help vulnerable and often homeless young people improve their life chances, we create a safe environment in order to help the young people in to independent living. We do this by giving constant support and working with the clients to develop and improve everyday skills, such as cooking, budgeting and working within a team.

Community Group set up to help address food insecurity within the Northway area of Tewkesbury. We aim to help families struggling financially by providing access to good quality food We are based in the Northway Community Hub Building in a dedicated garden room bought to house the Pantry. Criteria for membership is anyone who is experiencing food insecurity and lives in Northway. We operate as a Weekly Food Club enabling members to choose 10 restockable grocery items plus milk, bread, frozen, fresh, fruit and veg - subject to availability for a weekly fee of £4 which is used to maintain the Pantry and purchase stock. We partner with local schools, churches and other organisations who refer those most in need to us. We rely on the support of local Businesses, charities, supermarkets and individuals who donate groceries to us for redistribution via the Northway Pantry. Currently we have one supermarket who provides us with surplus donations. Neighbourly donations will be shared between members who choose the food that they need. Whilst we believe it is important that families choose their own items, some types of food are limited so that all families have a fair proportion. Pantry Membership is reviewed quarterly and can last between 3 months and one year. With support from Neighbourly we can support a total of 20 families per week plus pets. We are run entirely by local volunteers.

We provide a community pantry that provides a safe environment for people to come and do their weekly shopping for £4, Alongside the Pantry we run a community cafe Community allotment, job hub, digi hub, weekly parent carer coffee morning, SEND specific youth clubs and detached and in place youth groups. Our aims are: to help reduce social isolation working with people of all ages reduce food insecurity provide safe and meaningful youth work within our communities