ALDI SANDHURST - YORKTOWN RD

The Hale Community Centre is a community resource that provides a range of services, Including a Community Fridge & Cupboard. We aim to re-distribute unwanted edible food from local businesses and individual households, which can then be taken by anyone who wants to get involved with the project. This prevents the food going to waste and into landfill. We would like to become a part of the community and bring people together, whilst looking after our environment.

We offer free hot meals and a safe place for people who are homeless, lonely or in need. Open seven nights a week from 10pm to 8am during November to May Dinner served at 10.30pm, breakfast served at 7.am Summer opening 7pm to 10pm most nights (no overnights) An opportunity to respond to the increasing homeless issue and our response to support folk of all ages locally. We set up originally in 2015 as a winter project, since then the demand has been incredible and we daily feed around 25 customers and provide a warm, safe place to be. The cafe' is run totally through the generosity and investment in time of local supporters and a team of around 40 volunteers.

The Alex Acheampong Foundation (Registered Charity Number: 1212170) is an established charity dedicated to operating a food bank in the Hampshire area. The Alex Acheampong Foundation Food Bank is a UK-based, community-led initiative operating primarily in Farnborough, Hampshire, with a core mission to support individuals and families living in Rushmoor and surrounding areas. serving residents facing hardship, crisis, or social isolation. Our services are delivered weekly from Mayfield Community Centre, where we provide free food parcels in a welcoming, respectful environment. We do not currently offer a delivery service, all food is collected onsite. Visitors are also invited to enjoy afternoon tea, friendly conversation, and access to practical essentials such as toiletries and baby items when available. We work closely with and support several UK-based groups, including the Farnborough ESOL Team (supporting Nepali nationals), Rushmoor Young Carers, and homeless or sheltered residents in Aldershot. The food bank is expanding to accept fresh, ambient, and frozen food items, helping to reduce waste through partnerships with local food suppliers. While all food is currently funded directly by our trustees through charitable contributions, we are actively seeking UK-based partnerships with supermarkets and retailers to sustain our growing service. Referrals are accepted from UK schools, health professionals, social workers, housing officers, and self-referring individuals. We are committed to ensuring every visitor is treated with dignity, kindness, and without judgment. Our work has been recognised locally, receiving positive Google reviews, an endorsement from Julia Tedeschi (ESOL Team), and a 5-star food hygiene rating from Rushmoor Borough Council in June 2025.