Sainsbury's Archer Road

Our working name is Norfolk Park Tenants and Residents Association. Our parcel numbers settled to between 10 and 25 parcels a week, unfortunately our numbers are increasing once again. We receive food donations from a range of stores so our parcels contain tinned, dried and fresh food, and amounts are dependent on the size of the household. We are not a food bank but a food project, so we can help those people who can't access traditional food banks. (Those on zero hour contracts, low waged, people not in debt) We have been operating in the same area now for over 60 years, the TARA is run and staffed by unpaid volunteers who are DBS checked and undergo a range of training including food hygiene, first aid, safeguarding plus other training as needed. We also have 3 trainers who can teach basic computer skills and help people get on-line, we have 5 volunteers who teach English as a second language, 2 volunteers who have done training with Love Food Hate Waste and who now help people reduce the amounts of food they waste. Our premises include an office, meeting room, store room, bathroom, kitchen and our sensory room which is suitable for both children and adults. We work with a range of other organisations including local council and housing associations, SY Police, local primary schools, Manor & Castle Development Trust and our local Church. If you would like any other information please do not hesitate to contact us.

The project began in May 2015 and ran a series of successful pop-ups, feeding an average of 201 people per event and utilising 15 volunteers each time to assist in the planning and execution of the events. Fast forward to 2026 and Food Works now recovers over 300 tonnes of surplus food per year to help build a fair and sustainable food system in Sheffield. Through our two community cafes and 17 community partner hubs we are providing access to affordable, sustainable food across the city.

Our Trussel Trust Foodbank operates in the Gleadless Valley area of Sheffield. Our foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in our local area. Our service users are referred to us by the council and other local organisations. All food provided through the Foodbank is offered free of charge. We also run Danny's place which serves a three course meal two days a week for an affordable donation to those below the poverty line in our local community.