Sainsbury's Tewkesbury Rd

We are a small, enthusiastic group who are experienced with store to door surplus food collections. The group has been set up to help in tackling hunger and food waste. Surplus food is collected from local supermarkets that we partner with and redistribute to those that can benefit. We have been assisting local families in the Cheltenham and surrounding areas and there is no charge for what our group provides. Our volunteers give up their spare time during the day and also into the evenings going out of their way to help others and always with a smile. Due to the donations that we are currently receiving there is no means testing and we provide by way of care parcels. We assist families who are currently going through crisis due to job loss, ill health and on low income. There is no judgement and we believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. At times there are excess amounts of one food item and after supplementing the care parcels we will distribute to large groups of people that can make use of these such as key workers, breakfast clubs or schools. We believe in these times affected by the cost of living crisis that no good food should be wasted and instead given to those that can make use of it.

Our sharing shed has been created to spread some positivity. We want the space to get our community talking, sharing and reducing waste. The Sharing Shed will be stocked with food, toiletries and sensory resources that would have otherwise been surplus to requirements. These are ALL FREE. A place where people and businesses can donate to but most important of all - The Bettridge school community, inclusive of staff and external professionals accessing the site can pick up whatever they may need, when they need it. A shed filled with amazing goods, community signposting and a sharing of knowledge that will better connect our families to the community and vise versa.

“The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.” We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. This foodbank is run in partnership with local churches, facilitated by Elim Foursquare Gospel Alliance. Registered charity number 251549 | Registered in England and Wales