At the moment during the Covid Pandemic we are running a food bank for people in Bexley Borough. We do not ask for vouchers as we find that demeaning and everyone should be entitled to food. We are asking for help with donations to the food bank either monetary or in food.
We are also looking to help out with Christmas Hampers these will include a Turkey, vegetables and other Christmas items. We are looking for a company to help us deliver this project.
Howbury Friends runs a multitude of projects but our aim for this project is in 3 parts:
1) To collect food surplus and create menus and cookery activities for all ages in the community and to distribute any unused food out to the community.
2) To provide educational activities for all ages, with a safe environment and achievable outcomes such as cookery projects, arts and crafts etc.
3) To support families and adults to help them get back into education, stay in mainstream school or get employment or further education,
What we've received
Meals449,474
Non-food (tonnes)13.93
Money£2,865
Smileyark Kids
Dartford, UK
SmileyArk Kids
SmileyArk provides a warm safe environment for children aged 3-11 years
We Provide Breakfast, After School, Holiday Clubs and Community activities for children and families
We provide a wide range of fun stimulating activities which enhance children, family, community, learning and development.
We offer affordable safe childcare without compromising on the quality of our service and operate an equal opportunities policy.
Admission is based on a ‘first come, first served’ basis to all children including children with special needs. However, priority will be given to siblings.
Breakfast 7.3am -8.45am: We offer a choice of healthy breakfast options (cereals, toast, fruit, yogurt)
After School 3pm -6pm: We provide a light healthy snack (eg sandwiches, filled pitta bread) plus fruit & vegetables at tea time (usually around 5pm)
Holidays 8am - 6pm. We will provide a light healthy snack at tea time
We work in collaboration with schools, local authorities, organisations and other community groups
SmileyArk
Out and About in the Community
Some of the past events we have been involved in:
Danson Festival
Mousetrap Theatre
Charlton Athletic Community Trust
Dartford Festival
Black History Month
Lessness Abbey Consultation – ‘Your Park, Your Say’
Olympic Torch Celebrations
And lots more!
What do people say about SmileyArk Kids?
Parents:
‘Fun, friendly atmosphere’
‘The children really enjoy the Club’
‘Highlight of my son’s week!’
Children:
‘I love it here’
‘’It is really good at SmileyArk’
‘I have lots of fun’
Please contact us if you would like more information about our Clubs (including current prices & how to book places)
e-mail us at:
SmileyArk Kids
Belvedere Baptist Church
50 Nuxley Road Belvedere DA17 5JG
Mobile: 07956 263531
E-mail: enquiries@smileyark.com
OFSTED Registered Provision
Charity no. 1180233
What we've received
Meals315,645
Non-food (tonnes)3.39
Money£1,400
Community Needs Foundation - Foodbank
London, UK
Over the past eight years, Community Needs Foundation (CNF) has worked very hard to build relationships with some of the most deprived and underprivileged individuals in Royal Borough of Greenwich. We operate our foodbank from a community venue in Abbey Wood, South East London, where we sort, and distribute food donations and essential household items to individuals and families in need which includes; family with children, older adults, unemployment/low income, No Recourse to Public Funds.
Our service provides a safe and welcoming environment for service users to access support and advice.
As a community foodbank, our greatest need is sustainable funding to enable us to continue serving our growing community effectively.
We are seeking support to help cover:
Core organisational running costs, including rent, utilities, insurance, equipment, and essential operational expenses.
Staff salaries, ensuring we can retain experienced staff to coordinate our services, support volunteers, manage referrals, and provide consistent assistance to those in need.
Programme funding to expand and sustain our community initiatives, including emergency food provision, culturally appropriate food packages, our Coffee Chat for Over 60s, cookery and healthy eating sessions, and other health and wellbeing activities.
Continued food donations, including fresh, frozen, ambient, and culturally appropriate food, to ensure we can provide nutritious food parcels and respond to increasing demand throughout the year.
Food and essential supplies, to meet increasing demand from individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.
Volunteer recruitment and training, helping us maintain a strong volunteer workforce to deliver our services safely and effectively.
With increasing demand for our services and rising operating costs, long-term funding is essential to ensure we can continue supporting vulnerable individuals and families while responding to the changing needs of our local community.
What we've received
Meals166,269
Non-food (tonnes)2.13
Money£16,250