Lidl Liverpool - Garston

We redistribute surplus food from supermarkets to the local community and local charities. This not only saved food from landfill but also helps to build community. - What premises does your project operate from? Currently 38 Linkside Rd, L25 9NX. This is registered with EHO. We have just been offered one day a week in a local shop. We are also working with two local councillors (Mirna Juarez and Sharon Connor) to rent space in a local church hall in an evening too. - How do you identify service users and their needs? They approach us through our facebook page, word of mouth or other people/organisations direct them to ourselves. For example, Alice Bennett, an ex local councillor directed us to a lady with seven children. They also come to our Friday community event in Hunts Cross Gardens. - Are there any other services provided by your organisation other than food support? Our other aim is building community and providing opportunities for volunteering. - Is there a charge for the service(s) provided by your organisation? No - Do you currently collect surplus food from any other retailers? Yes – Tesco and a local Co op. - Has there been local press or similar that demonstrates your organisation's work in the local community? Not yet although the local councillors do share our facebook page. - Would it be possible to provide photographs of work that your organisation does in the local community? There are lots on our facebook page and Instagram page - Is your project a registered charity, registered CIC, social enterprise or non-profit organisation? We have made an application. - Have you partnered with other local good causes or council members who may be able to provide a reference? If you would like to provide a reference from a local organisation, if you could ask them to email us at food@neighbourly.com as soon as possible, that would be great. Coucillors: Sharon Connor, Kris Brown, Malcolm Kelly and Mirna Juarez. Unifill – local shop. LIAN – Liverpool in arms at night. Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Fika community event Hunts Cross Community – we run a weekly event in the community gardens. St Hilda's Play group - Please include up to date social media links wherever possible https://www.facebook.com/South-Liverpool-Zero-Waste-Community-109456151330567

The Market Place opened in October 2016 and is owned and run by South Liverpool Homes (SLH), a locally-based registered social landlord in South Liverpool. The shop works with FareShare and other local sources of surplus food and household goods, allowing residents on a low income to gain access to essential goods at a vastly-reduced price. The shop opens two days a week and runs on a membership basis. Once registered, The Market Place members can purchase £15 worth of groceries per week for just £3. The Market Place was set up by a small project team at South Liverpool Homes and is run solely by volunteers. Beyond bringing low-cost groceries to those in dire need in the community, we aim to make The Market Place a friendly, accessible venue where local people can find out about the range of services that SLH provides. We aim to attract more volunteers to ensure the project’s long-term sustainability. Volunteering is a great way for local people to learn new skills and become more work ready, linking with South Liverpool Homes’ existing employability projects. We are currently supplied by FareShare and other local providers but wish to ensure the ongoing supply of quality goods for our customers by linking with more foodbanks and sources of surplus goods. We are also keen to link up with other projects with similar aims in order to share best practice and learn how to make The Market Place as good as it can be. Finally, we would like raise the profile of The Market Place both locally and nationally so that more people can benefit from the services it provides.

New Beginnings - Improving Lives CIC run's a mixture of different services right across Liverpool. We run Men and Women Mental Health Boxing projects. A City wide Foodbank Delivery service for those who are in extreme poverty. Some of those referrals may be people who have been placed by the City council in accommodation without cooking facilities although we are not funded by the Council. We have recently opened up a Community store in Tuebrook in a very deprived area selling surplus and damaged goods and very low prices, we also offer other services here too like Computer and WIFI access.