GAIL'S Walthamstow Village

- Education/training - Overseas aid/famine relief - Religious activities - Amateur sport - Other charitable purposes - Children/young people - Elderly/old people - People with disabilities - The general public/mankind - Provides services - Provides advocacy/advice/information We run a weekly foodbank on Sunday and primarily registered here so we can receive surplus food for our users. We serve approximately 40 families a week and this number is growing. We run a discreet service and our users can come in give very minimal details and take what they require. To identify service users and their needs, we utilize multiple strategies. Firstly, we advertise our services on various platforms to raise awareness among the community. Additionally, we collaborate with local organizations like the council, leveraging their networks to reach a wider audience. Importantly, our service operates without the requirement for individuals to prove their need, fostering inclusivity and accessibility. We operate on a trust basis, believing in the inherent dignity of all individuals. Our offerings, including tinned foods, bread, and non-branded goods, are provided in good faith to meet the basic needs of our community members. Through these approaches, we aim to identify and serve those who may benefit from our support without imposing unnecessary barriers or judgments. We none the less collect basic details and do a register upon arrival weekly that gives us the statistics we require to ensure supplies meets demand. We provide the whole service free of charge and we rely on dedicated volunteers to keep this running and regular donations. We have recently struggled with supply and demand and have looked at partnering with local organisations for a more sustainable way of working. Our other activities consist of a regular weekly youth club which is also free. This is run for both boys and girls every Friday night.

The busiest Food Bank in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, serving over 90 households each Saturday. Our demand for services has increased dramatically since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and we are reaching out to the community for support. We are assisted by over 40 local volunteers, which provide a valuable support in preparing food bags for in-person collection and delivery to local residents that are not able to travel to the food bank.

Who We Are: KindWellCom is dedicated to nurturing health and well-being, fostering social inclusion, and bringing people together through compassionate, community-led initiatives. Our Mission: To create safe, supportive spaces where individuals can connect, build resilience, and access holistic wellness resources—because kindness and well-being belong to everyone. 🤝 Join the Movement: Whether you're seeking support, food, looking to volunteer, or wanting to partner with us, welcome to our community family! 📍 Based in the UK | Working together for kindness and wellbeing in the community. A healthier, kinder tomorrow. What we need: Food Donations: surplus food and donations to run weekly Food Share program, serving over 700 people weekly. Cans, meat, fresh produce, fruit, and vegetables are especially needed. Volunteers: people to collect surplus food from local suppliers to help set up, sort donations, and serve during their Sunday events. Community Sharing: spreading the word helps reach more vulnerable families, sharing skills by volunteering in projects supporting families and helping to fundraise or secure extra resources during high-need periods.