Lidl Newbury Newbury Retail Pk

Newbury Soup Kitchen was opened in January 2017 by Meryl Praill who wanted to feed the homeless and vulnerable in Newbury Berkshire on a day they were not being catered for by other charities. We are proactive not reactive. Our ethos is to treat everyone equally, feed them sit and chat, listen in a non judgemental way. We lend a listening ear, laugh and try to, for two hours take some of the woes of homelessness away. We have worked to find employment, mentor and support our clients. A friendly welcoming armosphere. All welcome.

The Newbury Community Resource Centre Limited helps local people by providing furniture, household goods, training and services to support independent living. We help people to develop work and social skills, and encourage environmentally beneficial activities by promoting re-cycling and re-use. We also provide daily breakfast and lunch for the volunteers who attend the project.

West Berks Foodbank exists to ensure that no one in our community faces hunger alone. We provide emergency food parcels and compassionate support to local people in crisis across West Berkshire, responding with dignity, care, and practical help when it’s needed most. Our work is powered by a dedicated network of volunteers, referral partners, and community organisations who help identify need early and connect people with the right support. Alongside supplying nutritionally balanced food parcels, we walk alongside individuals and families to help them navigate the challenges they are facing. Through tailored advice, signposting, and wider support services, we aim to address the underlying causes of hardship—empowering people to rebuild stability, confidence, and hope for the future. Guided by our mission of Relieving Hunger, Restoring Dignity, and Reviving Hope, we are committed to creating a community where everyone has the resources and resilience they need to thrive.