Sainsbury's Newcastle Northumberland St Local

We serve the church, community and in extension the communities around the church too. As an organisation we operate in all categories of need but focus on feeding the needy in our community and giving those who need clothing and essentials to live. Those are two of the areas we operate in. Everybody in society benefits, be it the young or old. Focusing on those in need and focusing on those in our communities that needs the help the most. The RCCA operates majorly from Restoration House, Norham Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields NE29 7TN. Food supplies once collected are arranged and displayed in the dining hall at various times during the week, especially on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for members and non-members to select from free of charge. Where individuals or family are unable to collect products, due to caring responsibilities or access to transportation, we operate a volunteering community group who pick up items and drop these at the doorstep of the family/individual free of charge. There are designated members of the charity whose responsibility is to constantly liaise with the wider members of the charity community to identify their needs. The community then regularly feeds back their needs to these persons. By the middle of the week, all information received is then collated and analysed. Users who have confirmed their specific needs are first prioritised, after which the rest of the supplies are declared open for the rest of the members who may not have previously indicated any specific needs. Various times during the week, notifications are sent to all registered members of the community as soon as food supplies from neighbourly are available to be picked up. This notification is sent via text messages and sometimes (especially during Christmas) broadcasted through WhatsApp where there is need for prompt pick up before public holiday and closure of the pick-up venue. The RCCA also operates a community centre which opens twice a month for users in need of clothing, shoes, bags, household appliances, books, diapers, toiletries, etc. The items at the centre are donated by members and non-members and are made available to anyone in need of these for free. The RCCA Health Clinic operates once a month from where UK licensed medical professionals provide free health checkups, and consultations for interested service users. Where concerns are raised from the check-up i.e. high blood pressure or high glucose levels, recommendations such as getting appointment with the GP Our needs are as below: -Food support -Clothing and Shoes -Household items to support those struggling to afford the basics Below are some of the other activities we do to help and support the communities: - General charitable purposes - Religious activities - Children/young people - Elderly/old people - The general public/mankind - Provides buildings/facilities/open space - Provides services - Provides advocacy/advice/information - Student package

We provide: - friendship and food, 52 weeks of a year - 200 + 3 course hot meals served at the kitchen, 7 days a week - nearly new clothing and sleeping bags - shower facilities - "Your Futures" programme to help towards independent living - Social events, which help our friends combat loneliness and isolation as well as equipping them with important skills. We have over 200 volunteers who donate their time and with no staffing costs and no government grants, 82% of all donations go to supporting our clients.

The Food Rescue Group in Newcastle mobilises an enthusiastic network of students, volunteers, and community partners committed to greener living and responsible consumption in an urban setting. This expansion reflects a strong and growing commitment to environmental sustainability and local action. As communities face increasing challenges from climate change, resource depletion, and ecological imbalance, the mission of the Food Rescue Group has become ever more urgent. A central focus of the group’s work is tackling food waste, an issue that leads to unnecessary resource loss, landfill use, and methane emissions, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide. Addressing food waste is therefore both an environmental necessity and a social responsibility, as surplus food can be redirected to support individuals and families across the city. The group works closely with local producers and retailers to ensure surplus food is used rather than discarded. These partnerships help businesses reduce disposal costs while delivering clear environmental benefits and strengthening community resilience. Pickup and distribution in Newcastle are coordinated by Ishaan Saurya and Saule Narsutyte, who manage volunteer scheduling, oversee collections, and ensure rescued food is delivered promptly and safely. Their coordination ensures operations remain efficient, reliable, and firmly community-focused. The volunteer network includes students and staff from Newcastle University, Northumbria University, and Newcastle College, alongside members of the wider community. Surplus food is collected from partner retailers and redistributed within 15 minutes of pickup, maintaining freshness while removing the need for storage facilities. All items are inspected immediately, and any unsuitable food is disposed of responsibly to minimise environmental impact. Operations are coordinated through a dedicated WhatsApp group, providing real-time updates on collection schedules, locations, and quantities. Volunteers are supported with guidance on rapid but thorough food safety checks to ensure all redistributed food meets strict quality standards. Through this work, the Food Rescue Group in Newcastle diverts significant volumes of food from landfill, reduces methane emissions, conserves valuable resources, and strengthens community connections. The initiative delivers meaningful environmental and social benefits, supporting both the planet and the people who live in the city. As the group continues to refine its approach and expand its reach, it remains committed to building a more sustainable and inclusive future. Together, meaningful change is possible, one meal, one volunteer, and one community at a time.