Sainsbury's Wootton Folkes Rd Local

Location: Folkes Road, Bedford, MK43 9BY, United Kingdom

This is how Sainsbury's is investing in local communities. A verified record of community support, tracked on Neighbourly.

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What Sainsbury's has delivered.

The positive impact Sainsbury's has helped to create in communities.

All-time totals

People supported weekly

The number of people indirectly helped each week by the good causes Sainsbury's has supported

1,280

Good causes supported

4

CO2e saved (tonnes)

8

Money donated

£500

Meals donated

5,570

How it works

Here's how businesses create local impact through Neighbourly.

Through Neighbourly, Sainsbury's has donated surplus food, money and products, turning business resources into meaningful community impact.

  1. 1

    A business gives

    Through Neighbourly, businesses donate resources to local good causes.

  2. 2

    A local good cause puts it to use

    Support goes directly to charities and community organisations, helping them free up time and resources to focus on what matters most.

  3. 3

    People get the support they need

    Whether it's a hot meal, essential products, a safe place to meet or someone to talk to, support reaches people in ways that make a real difference.

  4. 4

    Every contribution counts

    Together, these contributions create real, measurable impact in local communities. That's social value in action.

Causes connected to Sainsbury's Wootton Folkes Rd Local

Verified resources received

Langley House Trust

Bedford, UK

The services we provide have the main aim of reducing the rate of offending. The service users at Langley are all people who desperately want to change their lives. Many have spent time in prison and come to a stage in their lives where they want to make amends, change and go forward to lead a fulfilling crime free life. We aim to assist each person to live a fulfilling life, drug and crime free, and to offer new opportunities to meet each individual’s needs. Service Users are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities available while they are with us; we encourage Service Users to seek employment, training or education as they prepare for independent living

What we've received

Meals72,295
Non-food (tonnes)1.57
Money£295

Flitwick Community Fridge

Bedford, UK

Open to all, Flitwick Community Fridge is open 09:30-11:30 and 14:30-17:30 Monday through Friday, and 09:30 to 12:30 on Saturdays. We work to reduce food waste and support those affected by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. All services are free. We offer a community fridge (providing fresh food), a modest community larder, and regular cookery courses to people living locally. Flitwick Town Council hosts and provides this service with support from a team of fantastic volunteers. To find out more about the Flitwick Community Fridge, donate or volunteer, please visit https://bit.ly/3W82MmX or contact Sue Quinn, Community Services Officer, at 01525 631900 or email communityservices@flitwick.gov.uk.

What we've received

Meals47,963
Non-food (tonnes)0.43

IMPAKT Food

Bedford, UK

IMPAKT Food is a vital resource supporting the diverse communities of Bedford, helping more than 150 individuals and families experiencing food poverty each week. Our open, stigma free model removes barriers to accessing food and ensures that anyone in crisis can get support when they need it. We are one of the only local services offering free access to fresh, chilled and frozen food with a no questions asked approach. Alongside fresh produce, we provide a wide range of essential items including cupboard staples such as pasta, rice and tinned goods, as well as hygiene products, nappies, cleaning supplies and pet food. Some customers rely on us regularly, while others turn to us during unexpected expenses or emergencies. In every case, we act as a crucial safety net, preventing temporary difficulties from escalating into more severe hardship. We are also committed to environmental sustainability. By diverting food away from landfill, we help our customers create healthy meals while reducing the environmental impact of food waste. We are always in need of regular donations of the following items: Fruit & Veg, Toiletries, Meat, Fish & Poultry, Household Products, Bakery, Baby Essentials, Dairy Products, Home Baking, Pasta & Rice, Cereals, Tinned Goods, Snacks, Condiments

What we've received

Meals63,208
Non-food (tonnes)1.37
Volunteering (hours)36
Money£2,350

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