Sainsbury's Sunnyside Local

Food AWARE CIC was established in 2008 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. AWARE stands for 'Alternative to Waste And Re-use Enterprise). We currently work with over 50 community-based organisations across South Yorkshire (largely located in Doncaster and Rotherham areas). We collect/receive edible surplus food made available to us via local supermarkets, farms, wholesalers, food discounters, allotments, donations etc and redistribute to those in need via trusted local community partners e.g. churches, foodbanks, soup kitchens, luncheon clubs, youth cafes etc. We also educate on food labelling e.g. 'Best Before' vs 'Use By' dates, Eat Well Plate, Love Food Hate Waste, Change4Life etc. We provide numerous training and volunteering opportunities e.g. drivers, warehouse operatives, administration, foodbank volunteers etc. Our motto is #FeedPeopleNotLandfill!

We were originally set up to help people during the Covid-19 situation. We now run a social supermarket and community cafe in the community centre. We cover the area north of Bawtry Road, from Hellaby Roundabout to Brecks Roundabout, covering the communities of Bramley, Wickersley, Flanderwell, Sunnyside, Brecks and Woodlaithes. We also run a community cafe at Sunnyside Community Centre on Tuesdays 12 till 2pm that is open to all.

Darnall Community Nursery is a not-for-profit charity for families living in and around Darnall. Established in 1993 we are an outstanding childcare provider and community facility, that is run by our community for our community, providing services that are influenced by the needs of local children and their families. As a well-established inclusive charity, we have strong links to our community. Darnall is one of the most deprived and diverse areas in Sheffield. Our nursery and special needs unit are constantly full. Many of the children and families that access our services are on low income and the most vulnerable. We have been working with our community to establish needs led groups that are accessible, supportive and add value and give confidence to people. More recently our Community Café and recently established Community Fridge are a most needed support for people in these more difficult times