Sainsbury's Dundee

Saving waste is our aim. We are a charity trying to save food waste from going to landfill by picking up surplus & diverting back into the local community. We have a location at 5 High Street, Monifieth. DD5 4DA which houses fridges, freezer, shelves etc for safe food storage. We have a group of volunteers to man the fridge and also to collect the food from supermarkets etc. All volunteers are trained as per Environmental Health guidelines. There is a donation box but we do not charge for any food items. We have a Facebook page and we have had the local newspaper down on opening after relocating from smaller premises. We have received funds from Angus Council, Hubbub, Monifieth South Angus Church, Rotary Club of Monifieth & District, Seagreen, Northwood Charitable Trust, Tesco and Sainsbury’s. Alongside our fridge, within our premises we also run a small successful charity shop.

The charitable purpose of the scio ('the charitable purpose') is to advance community development by providing a highly-localised system of democratic community planning, through which to grow a community of communities in scotland and elsewhere, underpinned by the principles of community empowerment, self-knowledge, measurability of outcomes, neutrality and mutuality of support. In order to build friendship and trust with the community, we open from Monday to Friday, 11am - 2pm, as a community drop-in. We provide a kettle, mugs and somewhere comfortable to sit with friends, or meet new friends. What premises does our project operate from? We operate from premises at 2 George Street, Coupar Angus, PH13 9DH (formerly C&W West Electrical Goods/Repairs). Also, we are applying for an asset transfer of a shop unit in the town centre, after the decision to close another a local charity. How do we identify service users and their needs? The project itself is the response to a need identified some years ago for a ‘Wee Lounge’, somewhere local people could meet in a relaxed and informal way. In short, the people who visit are the people who need us. Other services provided by our organisation The main service we provide is a community drop-in, described above. However, we are happy to assist with other needs expressed by the community. For example, starting at the end of August we will host the New Age Kurlers group. The group, which has been running since 2010, organises weekly afternoons of games and entertainment. In the past these have been aimed mainly at older residents, but are now open to anyone. Charges for services There is no charge for individuals who use our premises, although we accept donations (there is a donations tin in the kitchen). Charges for other groups will vary, depending on the level of community benefit. For example for the New Age Kurlers we will keep the price low (£5 per hour). Other surplus food providers Currently we do not distribute surplus food from any other provider, but we are making inquiries with Neighbourly.com. Local press etc. about our organisation's work in the local community The local community magazine, CANdo, published an article about us in their Summer 2022 issue. You can download this from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/802470570147388. Also, recently we featured in the Blairgowrie Advertiser for hosting a Town Yard Sale, in which local people were invited to set up stalls at their homes to sell unwanted items. Cascade sold maps to visitors for £3. This included home baking and refreshments from our premises. This raised £132 for the Coupar Angus Seniors’ Outings – see article in the Blairgowrie Advertiser at https://www.pressreader.com/uk/blairgowrie-advertiser/20220517/281578064264927. Photos A friend published a good photo on Facebo

Fairfield Food Larder is a community food support initiative run by the Fairfield Community Hub (based at Drumgeith Road, Dundee DD4 0JX) that helps local families access affordable groceries and reduce food waste. It’s more than a food bank: it offers a “larder” model — users pay a small fee and then pick from a selection of fresh, chilled, frozen and dry goods. How it works Eligibility & Access: There’s no referral needed. You can drop in during opening hours. Monday & Saturdays 10 - 1145am Cost: For a first visit the membership is £7, and after that each visit is £5. This covers a wide variety of items. What you can take: There are ambient items (dry goods), fridge/freezer items, store cup­board essentials, plus cleaning products, toiletries and sometimes bakery items. Community-led & inclusive: They emphasise dignity and welcoming service — for example the website says “we welcome anyone who could use a little extra support”. Food waste reduction: By offering a broad range of items (including surplus bakery/fresh when available) they are doing double duty: supporting people’s budgets and reducing waste. Things to keep in mind / tips Bring cash for payment Bring your own carrier bags. Since there is high demand, it's a good idea to arrive early in opening hours. If you have specific dietary needs (e.g., vegetarian, halal, etc.)