Sainsbury's Sheffield Division Street Local

The project began in May 2015 and ran a series of successful pop-ups, feeding an average of 201 people per event and utilising 15 volunteers each time to assist in the planning and execution of the events. Fast forward to 2026 and Food Works now recovers over 300 tonnes of surplus food per year to help build a fair and sustainable food system in Sheffield. Through our two community cafes and 17 community partner hubs we are providing access to affordable, sustainable food across the city.

St Paul's Church seeks to provide services to the community, including services of worship, weddings, baptisms and funerals, and it exists to help enhance the community. For example, it runs a community children's group, a community youth group, a JOY (Joining Old and Young) community group for older people and parents/toddlers, and a Foodbank. In all, it touches the lives of over 250 people per week. It is also a place used by other groups, like Rainbows, Brownies and Guides. It is one of the few key organisations in Parson Cross which runs community based activities and is widely connected to other organisations, such as the local schools and care homes. Parson Cross is a deprived area with many people unemployed or on low- income and in social housing. All of our community groups help people in our community.

One area we haven't been able to address effectively as a charity Christian church is humanitarian support, such as providing food, clothes, and other basic amenities for people in the local community. We have been offering light refreshments to everyone who joins us for our weekly Sunday programme. However, due to our limited food capacity, we haven't been able to organize a major food bank event. This is something we plan to do this year. We aim to feed at least 50-100 people every Sunday during our weekly Sunday programmes. What premises does your project operate from? The Broomhall Centre, Broomspring Lane, Broomhall, Sheffield, S10 2FD. How do you identify service users and their needs? We are open to everyone. When individuals join us every Sunday for our church programmes, we provide refreshments to all attendees. For those with more pressing needs, we have one-on-one discussions to understand their specific situations and offer the necessary support. Are there any other services provided by your organization besides food support? Yes, we are a Christian charity organization focused on building Christian community faith in Christ. Every Sunday, we teach attendees the Bible, how to pray, and how to strengthen their faith in Christ. Is there a charge for the services provided by your organization? No, we do not charge for our services. Do you currently collect surplus food from any other retailers? No, we are still in the process of applying to other food retailers. Has the local press or similar demonstrated your organization’s work in the local community? Not at the moment. We were registered with the Charity Commission in 2023. However, you can check out our activities on Facebook and Instagram @cgmisheffield. Have you partnered with other local good causes or council members who may be able to provide a reference? We haven't established any partnerships yet; however, this is something we are working towards achieving this year or in 2025. Church of God Mission International (Sheffield) is a Christian charity organization dedicated to advancing the Christian faith in Sheffield, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world. The organization aims to provide various activities and services to promote Christian values and principles, benefiting individuals and communities in need. We understand that our primary ministry is evangelism, and we live up to our motto of "Evangelism our Supreme Task" by actively engaging in street evangelism and open-air crusades. We strive to positively impact our community, nation, and the world by reaching out with the love of Christ to those who are lost and hurting. We believe in the power of prayer, worship, and fellowship to bring us closer to God and to each other.