Sainsbury's Tunbridge Wells

The Community Larder started during Lockdown after hearing that the demand for the local food bank had increased by 100%. At the Community Larder people from the local community can visit weekly without the need for a referral from a professional body. The aim is that they will leave the community larder with a balanced bag of groceries ( and some treats!) in which they can make meals. We also provide personal hygiene products and baby care. With the increase in cost of living and many people struggling financially we have seen an increasing number of families/ individuals visiting the larder. This service provision within our community has been invaluable to so many individuals and families, it is something that is really needed, and as such the Community Larder will continue for as long as we can. We have been running for 2 and a half years now and hope to provide this service for many more.

Age UK Tunbridge Wells is an independent local charity working to help older people in our community remain supported and never forgotten. We believe ageing is a natural part of life, and that the later years of our lives should continue to be fulfilling, productive and enjoyable. Bringing people together to combat loneliness and foster a sense of community is such a brilliant way to make sure people over 55 in our borough continuing living life to its fullest.

ABOUT US: Aid for People Foundation is a registered charitable organisation that provides help and support to the elderly people in need throughout the UK. In particular, it provides direct assistance to elderly people affected by Alzheimer’s dementia, or other debilitating illness with the aim of keeping them living an independent life for as long as practicable. While the charity raises funds nationwide, it remains committed to a 'local for local' funds distribution strategy. The organisation works closely with local community What we do: • Being the voice of and for people with Alzheimer's and dementia nationally and locally Visit sufferers in care homes and in their own homes. . Befriend people living with dementia and support them. • To relieve poverty, sickness and distress who are in need by reason of age, infirmity, disability or youth • To promote charitable purposes especially for such purposes for the protection and preservation of health • To advance education by the provision of education and training through educational and training activities • Support people of any community