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LYN (Love Your Neighbour) are our community food boxes. We have one by Newcourt Community Centre and one within the grounds of Trinity Primary School. Some of the surplus food we receive from Neighbourly supermarkets (Aldi, Lidl and M&S) goes in to the boxes for members of the community to help themselves to in order to minimise food waste and in turn helping members of our community where they need it, for whatever reason. We have had great feedback from local residents and the school LYN is proving particularly popular for those bits that busy parents have run out of time or forgotten to get but can conveniently grab on the school run. Trinity Church: Knowing Christ and making Christ known. Trinity School: Learning through faith, we dream, believe and achieve

Exeter Food Action grew out of Devon and Cornwall Food Action, and was formerly known as DCFA Exeter. In 2017 we became an independent organisation registered with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (charity no 1174174). We are now in our eleventh year of operation. We work in partnership with FareShare South West to supply food to their Community Food Members in Exeter, East Devon and Torbay. Our service is free and we are financed entirely by grants and donations. We employ one full time and two part-time members of staff, and have a team of over 50 volunteers. Together, as of August 2023, we were able to distribute food to over 50 food banks and community groups in Exeter and across Devon. In the first half of 2023 we managed to get just under 70,000 kgs of food onto the tables of people who need it. This exceeds the total amount of food we were able to provide in the whole of the previous year, reflecting ever-rising demand. For context, an empty Airbus A320 passenger plane weighs less at a mere 42,600 kgs. Our team of 50 volunteers collects food from suppliers, which is stored and managed in our warehouse, equipped with shelving, fridges, chillers and freezers, before being delivered or collected. We are part of a large and growing network of organisations across Devon concerned about the deep inequalities in access to nutritious food. We are part of the current planning for a sustainable food strategy for Exeter and strive to distribute as much surplus food as possible to people experiencing food poverty. Our organisation serves as a hub for enquiries, requests and networking across suppliers and recipient organisations, our sole objective being to continue to source surplus food throughout the supply chain, making it available to our recipient organisations for the benefit of people who might otherwise be unable to afford it.

Since 1986, Westbank Community Health and Care has made a difference to the lives of thousands of people across Devon. We work to empower communities and individuals by caring for every aspect of their health and wellbeing, both physical and mental. Our staff are supported by an army of hundreds of volunteers spread right across the county, they are the beating heart of our charity, connecting us to Devon’s rural and urban communities. We offer a diverse range of services to combat loneliness and social isolation and support people in developing and maintaining a healthier lifestyle. We are there to provide the safety net between the NHS and the social services provision. Our vision is to ensure people across Devon can live fulfilled, healthier, happier lives for longer. Our services include: Devon Carers Devon Carers is a FREE service aimed at providing support to unpaid carers. It offers a range of support services for over 32,000 unpaid carers across Devon, from preventative advice and information, to carers assessments and support planning under the Care Act 2014. Young Carers At Devon Young Carers we work with over 3000 young people aged 4 to 18 years who help look after someone in their family, or a friend, who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs and alcohol. We work to make sure that young carers are supported through our service and others, which can include specialist advice, access to respite opportunities and 1:1 support as identified in an assessment. Social Activities We organise activities and groups in our Exminster based Community Hub, as well as in Starcross where people can come together to meet others and socialise. These include Men's Brunch Club, Ladies Hobbies & Afternoon Tea, Knit and Natter etc Health Walks We offer an extensive programme of Health walks in Exminster, in and around Exeter, as well as across Mid Devon, providing the chance to explore the outdoors, get to know the local area and meet new friends. GymClusive Our accessible Community Gym is dedicated to offering a diverse array of fitness options tailored to those with disabilities, health conditions, and reduced or limited mobility. Community Cookery School Our Community Cookery School supports members of our community to gain knowledge, skills and confidence in cooking, whilst learning how to produce healthy, cost-effective meals to suit their lifestyle. Community Larders Our Community Larders are open to everyone, and offer a selection of ambient goods, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables when available. Neighbourhood Friends Our Neighbourhood Friends service supports people aged 18 and over to prevent admission to hospital, as well as help them settle back at home after a stay in hospital. Patient Transport Our Patient Transport service helps patients registered at Starcross and Exminster Surgeries, who are unable to access public transport, or who are without family or friends nearby to get to their healthcare appointments.