Lidl Blantyre

Our project operates from a designated area within the primary school premises, providing a safe and nurturing environment for young children to learn and grow. We identify service users through parental consultation, parent feedback, and regular assessments to understand the specific needs of our children and their families. We also engage with parents to gather insights on how we can better support them. In addition to food support, we offer educational programs, play-based learning activities, parent workshops, and community engagement events to enhance the overall development of children and support families. Currently, our nursery class does not charge for services; we aim to make education and support accessible to all families in our community. We have partnerships with local retailers to collect surplus food, which helps us provide food for families to provide nutritious meals for the children and reduces food waste in the community. We also receive donations from Hamilton Food Bank, though the support has recently been reduced. Additionally, our local Morrisons supplies us with bags of essential products on a monthly basis Our Caring Sharing Room serves as a vital lifeline for families in need. We believe that access to nutritious food is fundamental to a child's well-being and development. By offering a variety of healthy food options, we aim to ensure that no child goes hungry and that parents can focus on providing a stable and nurturing environment at home. More than just a food distribution point, the Caring Sharing Room fosters a sense of community and belonging. We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere where families can connect with one another, share their experiences, and access additional support services. Our goal is to empower families by alleviating some of their burdens and reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles. Through this initiative, we are committed to building a stronger, more compassionate community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. By sharing resources and caring for each other, we hope to inspire resilience and solidarity among our families, creating a brighter future for all. We have established a" Caring Sharing Room" a space where parents/carers can access food and necessities at no cost. The goal is to help ease the financial strain that many are experiencing , especially when it comes to feeding their families. We would be grateful for any leftover provisions or items nearing their sell by date that you might be able to donate. These contributions, whether food items or other essentials, would make a significant difference for the families we support. We can arrange to collect donations at your convenience or discuss other ways we could work together

We are providing a safe and holistic environment for marginalised and excluded young people who have or are experiencing homelessness, mental health problems, isolation, exclusion and deprivation. We aim to support our young people to make informed choices and provide them with opportunities to thrive throughout their life journeys.

Larkhall * District Volunteer Group (LDVG) is a place where people, location and resources combine to meet the changing needs of our community. We aim to ‘promote the well-being of the community in South Lanarkshire’, through reducing physical and social isolation, increasing health and well-being; increasing volunteering opportunities; and supporting local social enterprises. We are open to the whole community, with a focus on the older population. We provide a vital lifeline to the community with services including: Morning and afternoon call-line which provides a friendly check and chat. Our 7 lunch clubs which recognise the social value of food, with members enjoying a nutritious 2 course meal, activities, partner information sessions and socialising. Free Handyperson Service, for non-emergency DIY jobs, assisting people in the community maintain their independence. Activity Groups: IT classes; genealogy classes; walking group; gardening group; Thursday night social group, craft group, Armed Forces Social Group and exercise classes. Monthly tea dances and football classics group. Community transport: we have 4 mobility friendly minibuses available to collect members from home and bring them to our centre. This service is available to other community organisations. Access to excess stock: we work closely with Fareshare, Greggs and Neighbourly who supply us with excess stock to be shared with our members. In particular, these donations are used with to provide the members of our lunch clubs with something a little different, and to enable us to provide hospitality to many of our other groups. These collections happen throughout the week and our members are encouraged to take what they need. We work closely with partners to maximise the impact of our combined resources on our community. We facilitate other community groups including a monthly community café, a social enterprise offering support to young adults with additional support needs, yoga, Pilates, meditation classes, weight watcher classes, Royal Bank of Scotland and Citizen Advice Bureau advice drop in clinics. We are the venue for Tenant and Resident Association meetings, Community Council elections, counselling services etc.