Lidl Birmingham - Stirchley

We are a group of folks who come together to support our fellow Brummies through crisis... and the crisis is far from over. Since March 2020 we have supported thousands of individuals and families across the city with: food parcels Christmas presents birthday cakes Easter eggs and even phones and laptops donated by the community. We have supported homeless and youth projects, those with no recourse to public funds or housebound, in tempory accommodation, refugees and migrants... ...all this with no questions asked because no one should have to sing for their supper! We are continuing our work in Kings Heath and beyond in solidarity with communities and neighbours. We are an open group, so if you have ideas, good energy, or just time to spare... JOIN US!!!

Birmingham Central Mosque’s food bank has been operational since 2016. We are pleased to inform that we now have a dedicated team of volunteers led by a senior project lead who manages the food bank on a full-time basis and ensures that the food bank is open at least twice a week on Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. The aim of the food bank is to ensure that the food bank itself meets the needs of the local community and those further afield who require assistance in the form of food parcels. Birmingham Central Mosque are fully aware that the cost of living has soared over the past few years, and there are many within our immediate vicinity who require help in the form of food parcels donations. Currently we have over 450 families/individuals who have signed up to the food bank, who themselves are representative of the city of Birmingham. As an Islamic institution, its imperative that we ensure the service meets the needs of all regardless of background, faith or ethnicity etc. Since November 2021, we have had a continued and steady increase in demand for the use of the food bank, which in itself has now allowed us to create a dedicated team of core volunteers. Such is the current demand we are now exploring the possibility of forging long term partnerships with organisations who can help ensure that the food bank continues in its current trajectory by meeting the growing demands of the community and by also ensuring that as a collective we endeavour to ensure that we make efforts to minimise food waste.

Hey there! Hope Community Pantry is on a mission to make a difference by tackling both food waste and hunger in our community. We're all about rescuing surplus food and getting it into the hands of those who could really use a helping hand. Here's how it works: A pantry works on the basis that families sign up to be members and pay a membership fee of £5.00 for each visit which is limited normally to 1x a week and in exchange they can take a limited number of items from the selection of food we have available getting on average £20-25.00 worth of food. We team up with local businesses, farms, and amazing individuals like yourself to collect surplus food that would otherwise go to waste. We're talking about perfectly good food that just needs a new home. By working together, we can turn this food into something incredibly meaningful. Once we have this treasure trove of surplus food, we go into action! Our team carefully sorts and organizes everything to ensure that it's in great condition. Then, we work with through our pantry, to distribute the food directly to our members individuals and families who want to access affordable and healthy food. But our impact goes beyond just feeding hungry tummies. By rescuing this food, we're also doing our part to help the environment. We're reducing waste and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions that come from food rotting away in landfills. So, you're not just helping people, but you're also making a positive difference for the planet! We couldn't do any of this without the incredible support of folks like you. Your donations of surplus food have a direct and meaningful impact on the lives of those in need. Together, we're transforming surplus food into hope, nourishment, and a better future for our community. Thank you for joining us on this amazing journey. With your help, we're creating a brighter and more sustainable community, one rescued food item at a time!