Sainsbury's Sheffield Greystones Local

Giving access to food surplus , saving the planet and feeding the hungry . Providing a helping hand in the Norton lees and Meersbrook communities. We also have a nappy / baby milk bank . Hope Hub operates free Teas, Coffee, Toast and cakes . Come and see our cost of livings worker on both Wednesday and Friday , our jobs coach , parent forum out reach and family hubs workers . St Paul's Community pantry supports homeless by giving out food on the streets in an evening and providing emergency parcels . We send baskets of hope for less well off pupils in schools , We hold a community lunch every Friday.11.45 for a hot lunch .

Food Rescue Group, Sheffield takes a practical, community-led approach to tackling food waste and promoting sustainable living across the city. In an era shaped by climate change, resource scarcity, and ecological imbalance, the Sheffield initiative is both timely and essential. A central focus of our work is addressing food waste, a major issue that results in the unnecessary loss of valuable resources and contributes significantly to methane emissions from landfill. Tackling this challenge is both an environmental necessity and a moral responsibility, as redistributing surplus food can provide vital support to local families and individuals. We work closely with local producers and retailers to ensure surplus food is used rather than wasted. These partnerships help businesses reduce disposal costs while delivering measurable environmental benefits for the wider community. Pickup and distribution in Sheffield are coordinated by Joseph Ukkan, who oversees volunteer scheduling, manages collections, and ensures rescued food is delivered promptly to where it is most needed. His leadership helps maintain efficiency, safety, and a strong community focus across all operations. The initiative is powered by dedicated local volunteers who collect and redistribute surplus food shortly after it becomes available. This rapid turnaround ensures freshness, removes the need for storage, and supports the highest standards of food safety and quality. Every item is carefully inspected, and any unsuitable food is disposed of responsibly to minimise environmental impact. Coordination is managed through a dedicated WhatsApp group, providing volunteers with real-time updates on collection schedules, locations, and available quantities. This efficient communication system enables fast responses and ensures the smooth operation of rescue and redistribution efforts. By diverting large quantities of food from landfill, the Food Rescue Group, Sheffield significantly reduces methane emissions and resource waste. The initiative not only supports those in immediate need but is open to anyone who recognises the importance of valuing food and preventing waste. By engaging a broad cross-section of the community, the group fosters a shared commitment to sustainability and responsible consumption. As the group continues to refine its strategies and expand local engagement, it is making meaningful progress towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. Join us in Sheffield and help make a difference, one meal, one volunteer, and one community at a time.

Far more than a food bank, we are at the heart of the Sheffield community, offering support, courses and food to those who need it most. Who we are and what we do... The Sheffield Community Grocery can be described as a bridge between supermarkets and food banks. Whilst people don’t need to be referred, we are here to help people who need it most. Often our members will be people who are unable to be referred to a food bank, or who are unable to feed their family for a full week using food banks. The Community Grocery allows members to choose their own food 3x a week for just £4 a shop. In this shop they can get bakery items, frozen food, fruit and veg, shelf items, fridge items and non-food goods, worth around £40. On top of this, we also offer support to help individuals develop new skills including money management, applying for jobs and cooking classes. We’ve seen so many of our members gain employment on the back of the help they’ve received. How getting involved helps your community… Product surplus: There is 9.5 million tonnes of edible food that goes to landfill each year in the UK. We want to reduce food poverty for our local people, and help you achieve zero waste to landfill, by redistributing surplus food and products. Make sure to contact our team to find out how we can work together. Financial donations: Your financial donations help us keep our doors open and the shelves stocked. Whilst we reply heavily on food donations, there are some foods we have to buy fresh, and your donations contribute to this food provision. With your help, we can keep families fed. Volunteering: The Community Grocery relies on volunteers to help manage and run the store, as well as host classes which aim to develop skills such as money management, cooking classes or Alpha. We’d love you to join us in helping our community and see exactly what a difference The Community Grocery is having in Sheffield.