Sainsbury's Oxford Summertown Local

Food is supplied to us free by supermarkets and wholesalers and we redistribute to charities at no cost. This helps reduce food waste in the local area – one of our main aims The food is then distributed free of charge to other local charities who provide food for their clients This ensures that the food gets to the right people, and helps us to achieve our second aim of reducing food poverty It also helps these charities to provide much needed additional support in other areas by reducing their food costs Most of our operations are carried out by volunteers, helping us to provide around £10 of food for every £1 donated We believe that this is the most effective mode of operation and would happily provide advice for other new start-up food hubs wishing to follow our lead

Our Strategy: To empower those in our community who, due to social, financial, or medical inequities and exclusions, believe reducing our impact on the climate is beyond their reach. Our Aims: Reduce waste and facilitate a circular economy to make the most of resources available Increase collective knowledge (e.g. through skills sharing and education) Build a sustainable future for our community together Our Activities: Distributing food and other surplus via Cherwell Larder Marketplace Repurposing food surplus in our cafe, Climatarian Kitchen Growing food for the community in Harvest @ Home, Repurposing non-food at our Waste Innovation Station, Loaning equipment and supplies via Oxford Party Library Through our activities above we support the well being of our entire community: We foster social connections and reduce isolation whether it’s over a cup of tea and a chat, repurposing textiles to make quilts for those in need, or growing food together. We promote increased mental health and physical activity through older adults seated exercises, garden work, or moving around supplies for our distributions. We fill gaps in the current options available to community connectors and social prescribers and actively work with local units to provide bespoke opportunities, often for those most traditionally excluded. We capitalise on collective wisdom and an extensive network of local businesses to make the most of the resources available. We actively instruct the community to do this through demonstrations, guides, kits, and courses.

Hi, I set up a community Fridge and would love if you could donate food to our fridge, that would benefit the community. the food is free for anyone to come and collect.