Sainsbury's Leeds Boar Lane Local

Surplus To Purpose (SToP) is an environmental enterprise which specialise in the interception of surplus food destined for waste. This produce may be past Best Before, suffered accidental damage or surplus to requirements. Trained personnel record, process and quality control all intercepted food, to ensure it is safe for consumption. This food is then redistributed through various activities such as; boxes for families, outside catering & events, Pay As You Feel cafes and into schools. SToP intercepts approximately 1,000 tons per year at its headquarters in Leeds - the equivalent of 2.3 million meals per year. A majority of the produce we intercept is perishable items such as fruit & vegetables, and bakery goods. However, we also intercept frozen meat & fish, chilled dairy items and non perishable items such as dry goods, drinks and confectionary. In 2022 SToP aims to become the U.K.s largest caterer of events using intercepted produce. From weddings, to conferences, birthdays and work lunches, we wish to provide environmental alternatives to mainstream providers of contract catering. Our mission is to Feed Bellies Not Bins, whilst educating people on the inhumane amounts of edible food wasted every year in the U.K. All of our spaces are inclusive, and all the food we intercept is available to all. "Let's REALLY feed the world" #SToP wasting food #FeedBelliesNotBins

Rainbow Junktion is open as a community cafe and signposting service Mondays and Thursdays 11.30-3pm and as Foodshare (shopping) on Fridays 11.30-4pm. Our lunches, snacks and groceries are always on a pay-as-you-feel basis. Our volunteers take food that would otherwise be wasted from supermarkets and prepare delicious and nutritious lunch with all dietary options covered. We aim to fight food poverty using food waste whilst also building community.

At Bestme Charity , we are dedicated to uniting communities to build homes, schools, and a future filled with love and hope for those who have been neglected. Through outreach, education, and counseling, we empower individuals to realize their dreams and work together to create a better tomorrow for all. Our commitment is to foster collaboration, unlock potential, and inspire lasting change for a brighter, more inclusive future. The premises that we use Curtis House Business Centre, Unit 10D, 4 Berking Ave, Leeds, LS9 9LF, UK How do you identify service users and their needs? We go in the streets of Leeds and we walk around and that’s where we find homeless people.They are usually sleeping on the streets and we have build a relationship with so many of them which has made it easy for us to identify or where we find them because we go every two weeks. Are there any other services provided by your organisation other than food support? We provide education to those who are struggling in school or those that need extra lessons. At the moment we are helping those who are writing their exams. Is there a charge for the service(s) provided by your organisation? No, Free Do you currently collect surplus food from any other retailers? No Has there been local press or similar that demonstrates your organisation's work in the local community? No Have you partnered with other local good causes or council members who may be able to provide a reference? Not at the moment