Sainsbury's Wilmslow

We are a Christian charity, working to prevent poverty and relieve its consequences in the WA16 and SK9 postcode areas of Cheshire East. We do this by offering two Food Banks, one in Knutsford and one in Handforth, as well as an affordable Pantry. We are so grateful for donations of non perishable food from local individual people, churches, organisations, businesses and supermarkets so that we can provide emergency food parcels to relieve immediate and urgent need. These donations also provide stock for our affordable Pantry which promotes dignity choice and hope for people who are struggling to make ends meet. The Pantry allows people to pay a membership fee of £6 every time they attend the Pantry and they can choose fresh, frozen, fridge and ambient food which is often worth up to £25. We work with local referral agencies including social prescribers, mental health workers and schools to ensure that the people who are in greatest need are referred to our services. We also work in partnership with Your Local Pantry who have set up over 120 Pantries across England and we are their first Pantry in Cheshire East. Our partnership working extends to the national charity Christians Against Poverty which facilitates us offering a wrap around service for individuals - helping them out of debt, equipping them via the Money course, Life Skills and Job Club (all free of charge). Rather than just being a sticking plaster of offering food, we want to support people to change their circumstances. In addition we run drop in Hope Centres where people can meet to share a meal and spend time in a caring and supportive environment, reducing social isolation. The food and drinks we offer here are all free of charge. We long to see people live independently and free from poverty and with the hope that is found in the Christian faith. We rely on a supply of non perishable and perishable food, groceries and personal items for those in immediate need of support.

The proposed ‘Cre8 Project Grow’ envisions a sustainable, low-cost community food network, accessible neighbourhood green space and local people developing their own community, health & wellbeing activities. Cre8 distributes surplus donated food to young people and their families on the Moss Rose Estate in Macclesfield. Young people help to sort and distribute the food, giving them valuable work experience and life skills. The food is then given out to those in need. We will take any kind of food donations and can safely transport, store and distribute. Please get in touch if you're able to support us.

The project is an environmentally focused food surplus redistribution initiative operating across South Manchester. The project's primary purpose is to prevent food waste by redistributing good-quality surplus food that would otherwise go to landfill, delivering clear environmental benefits while also supporting good-quality surplus food that would otherwise go to landfill, delivering clear environmental benefits while also supporting the wider community during the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. The initiative operates on an open and inclusive basis, with no referral requirements, assessments or eligibility criteria. Food is shared openly to ensure surplus is used efficiently and responsibly, regardless of background or circumstances. This is non-discriminatory approach allows the project to remain focused on waste prevention while offering practical support to anyone seeking to reduce food waste and household food costs. The project is supported by volunteers from all walks of life, including professionals and warm-hearted local parents, who work together to collect, sort and redistribute surplus food. This diverse volunteer base reflects the community-led nature of the initiative and supports its ongoing operation. All food is redistributed free of charge. The project does not charge for its services and does not operate as a commercial or profit-making model.