Sainsbury's New Romney

We are a one form entry school located in Dymchurch, Kent. We have approximately 179 children in the school. Since July 2020 we have been lucky enough to have had a wide range of food donated to us by M & S in Ashford. During breakfast club, after school club, and at snack times throughout the day, the children have been able to try a wide range of lovely fresh foods, pastries, fruit and vegetables, drinks, smoothies and soups that they have not experienced before, from around the world. We have also been fortunate enough to have received some beautiful flowers which we use to decorate our reception area and brighten up classroom areas around the school, bringing much joy to our staff. Take a look at our gallery page to see a small sample of how we use the food we have been donated by M & S. During the lockdown, when we only had key worker children in school, I would use the donations to make and deliver food parcels to our more vulnerable families to provide them with a bit more support during this difficult time, as well as feeding the children in school. Now that we have all returned to school, the food parcels are still continuing for a few of our families but the majority of food is used in school. Prior to this Aldi's in Hythe had also been kindly donating a range of fruit and vegetables and pastries so that we could provide opportunities for our children to learn vital cooking skills. We also used their food donations in our breakfast club and after school club - allowing children to experience cooking using a range of fruit and vegetables that they had not eaten before. I would like to say a big THANK-YOU on behalf of all the staff and children at Dymchurch Primary to both Neighbourly and M & S. You don't realise the huge impact you have had on our pupils and some of our more vulnerable families so far.

We are a group of volunteers who have come together to feed the homeless in our community. We do this every Friday, Sunday, and Monday and have been doing so since the beginning of this year 2024. Our team consists of dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly to identify needy individuals and provide them with nutritious meals, along with any additional support they need. The Danny Gallivan Trust is a registered non-profit organisation and operates from The Picnic Hut, Burmarsh. We do not charge for any of the services we provide, and rely solely on donations and surplus food collections to maintain our operations. Please find our recent social media links, which showcase our recent activities and the efforts we have taken to help those in need. We would be happy to provide any further information, photographs, or references as required to be approved for surplus collections.

We provide support and hope to individuals and families experiencing deprivation or hardship in the Folkestone & Hythe District. Our services include: Homeless Support Service, Pantry, FoodStop, Foodbank, Family Contact, Winter Shelter.