Sainsbury's Palmers Green Local

Our Church mission is to transform lives and to have a favourable impression on those in need. We aim to relieve hunger and poverty in our local community by feeding people in crisis. promote social inclusion by supporting people who find themselves in a crisis situation where they are unable to feed themselves or their families.We also want to spread the love of Jesus Christ so that others can benefit. Our food bank and feeding programme currently happens every 3rd Saturday of each month with the aim to do so more often once or twice weekly as we receive more food surplus offers.

Bounds Green Food Bank was established in June 2020 as a resource for those in need in our community. As members of the neighbourhood, our volunteers reflect the wide range of backgrounds and beliefs of those living in our part of North London. We are united in the vision that everyone in our community should have access to food. We set our own guidelines on how people can access the food on offer. This independence enables us to give guests the products they particularly need; which includes allowing a choice from what’s available including fresh produce, store cupboard essentials and cleaning products. Vision We envisage a community in which everyone has access to food and other essentials. Mission Our commitment is to share food across our community and improve lives by providing food and essential household items to build a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow. We aim to: • Promote social inclusion by supporting people who find themselves in a crisis situation where they need assistance to feed themselves and their families. • Provide first tier support and advice where needed, so that people can access available welfare entitlements and other support services. • Create opportunities for both guests and volunteers to broaden their skills and experiences so that we as a community develop and grow.

The Ruth Winston Community Centre was established in 1961. Originally founded as the first centre in the country dedicated to those over 50, we have since expanded our services to welcome adults of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities from the London Borough of Enfield, as well as parts of Haringey and Barnet. The Centre is a welcoming and inclusive space where members of the community can come together to combat loneliness, make new friends, stay fit and healthy and enjoy quality time with others. As part of our commitment to the community, we offer a free drop-in service for all members, where they can enjoy complimentary tea, coffee, and biscuits. We are also fortunate to receive surplus food, which we distribute for free to our members to help reduce waste. The Centre also hosts a variety of classes in fitness, dance, languages, art, bridge, and technology (including computer and smartphone use). We organize social events such as quiz nights, a film club, and coffee mornings. Furthermore, we offer hairdressing and chiropody services at reduced rates. The Centre is entirely self-funded and operates with a small team of just three paid staff (two of whom are part-time), supported by a dedicated group of volunteers who help keep our services running.