Lidl Bellshill

We operate a free fresh food distribution service every Monday morning to needy families and individuals in the Motherwell area. Some suffer from addiction problems others just find life difficult. Our numbers are increasing and we now have in excess of 80 people attending regularly every Monday

The company's objects are: (1) to provide in the interests of social welfare facilities for recreation and other leisure time activity available to the public at large with a view to improving their conditions of life; (2) to promote christian principles and, in particular, those which relate to creating and fostering a sense of community; (3) to relieve poverty; (4) to advance education; (5) to relieve the needs of people suffering from mental or physical disability, illness or impairment and/or old age; (6) to promote, establish, operate and/or support other schemes of a charitable nature for the benefit of the community within the operating area.

The Bothwell Community Larder is a small, vibrant, entirely volunteer lead initiative, jointly operated by Bothwell Futures and the Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church. The Bothwell Community Larder operates 3 days per week , offering local people a helping hand with the essentials of life. No questions are asked of our clients, no money exchanges hands, we are both a lifeline support and friendly face. We supply a range of core non perishable and hygiene items, for example: • Canned goods, including meats, tuna, beans, vegetables, custard and fruit • Long life milk • Diluting juice • Coffee • Tea • Sugar • Biscuits • Toilet rolls • Washing up liquid • Washing powder. Donations to our Larder not only provides immediate relief to those in need but also sends a strong message of compassion and leadership to other organisations in the local community.