Sainsbury's Tunbridge Wells Mount Pleasant Local

Distributing food and other products to those in need in our community. Reducing waste, increasing love.

We run a community larder for the local community, we suggest £3 donation for a large bag of groceries including bread, fruit and veg, meat and toiletries. We open once a week and have been running since the first Covid lockdown. Initially we supported 20-25 local families and are run by volunteers and rely on Fareshare and donations for all our supplies. Since the war in Ulkraine started we now support 50 families, and that number is growing weekly. This combined with on-going cost of living crisis has led to an increase in the demand for our service. As with other community larders and food banks the demand is outstripping supply and unfortunately, we are struggling to provide what is needed and are spending some of our reserves, this is obviously unsustainable.

To reduce food waste and repurpose surplus while enhancing unity in our community. Charlie's Angels Kitchens collect surplus food that might otherwise be thrown away, using it to create delicious, nutritious meals and snacks for the conscious consumer. Provided on a pay as you feel basis the surplus is repurposed and available to all, you can pay our suggested price or use some of our 'Charlie's change', and enjoy the food knowing you are taking a step towards reducing food waste. A community interest company we are not for profit, volunteers provide the work force and equipment is purchased from your contributions or lent to us by generous supporters.