Lidl Wigan Ashton In Makerfield

We are survivor led support and advocacy for those affected by Domestic Abuse in the newton le willows area. Domestic Abuse WA12 established in 2021 . Having our own domestic abuse journeys we united to help tackle the gaps in services that we both fell through. Evolving along our way we now run support groups, well-being pathways of healing and recovery , training and development and have also added at the beginning of this year our greatly received surplus food share programme - this is a community project not just domestic abuse related where we collect surplus foods from local food venues and distribute into our local community of WA12 . We have no requirements for this food collection wise anyone can help save the foods from landfill but also this is a highly valued addition in our area for those that are also struggling with the current economic climate - which in turn can then feed into the domestic abuse arena . Additional projects also include clothes recycling and a community garden for partnership projects - healing and wellbeing . We distribute via our local church hall daily We are unfunded and volunteer led. We offer confidential support, including advocacy, survivor led empowerment, signposting, 2-1 support, weekly meetings with other survivors, risk management and crisis management, safety action plans, a safe space, clean laptops, and Internet access, and support into recovery pathways. We also offer learning workshops, education around domestic abuse, healthy relationships, positive mental health practices, and confidence and self esteem. Additionally we offer access to holistic therapies such as guided meditation, yoga, reiki and other healing therapies.

Our community pantry helps local people access affordable food while reducing food waste by redistributing surplus food intercepted from a variety of sources. We are passionate about rescuing good food that would otherwise be discarded and ensuring it benefits people within our community instead. The pantry operates on a low-cost membership basis, with a £5 annual membership fee and £3 per shop (maximum of two shops per week). Members can choose from a wide range of food, helping families and individuals stretch their budgets while maintaining dignity and choice. As well as supporting people with food, we aim to create a welcoming and inclusive community space. Last year, we refurbished and extended our building to better serve local people and recently opened a weekly Pay-As-You-Feel Café. The café is already proving to be a popular and valued space where people can enjoy affordable meals, meet others, and access support in a warm and friendly environment. Everything we do is volunteer-led and rooted in community, sustainability, and supporting local people through challenging times.

We are a Local Food Pantry for the Haydock and Blackbrook communities. Come along and become a member to reduce your weekly shopping bills, build up the community and help to reduce food waste. For a weekly membership fee of £5 you can have a cuppa in our community café and leave with 10 items from the shelves totaling between £15-£25 value plus some lovley freebies. This is part of T.A.N.G.O. community project (together as neighbours giving out) which runs from ST Mark’s Church Haydock. Whilst you're with us you may like to check out our furniture project and second-hand shop, the amazing space provided by our community garden and the great range of community groups that also meet in our centre, church and warehouse to build up our community and support each other including Brew and renew, a place where its OK not to be ok.