M&S Farnham

The Community Grub Hub CIC is a registered Community Interest Company (No. 13739432), set up in the heart of Aldershot in December 2021 to help residents of Rushmoor. Our story began as a response to the challenges of the pandemic, with a food hub at Princes Hall in Aldershot. What started as a partnership with the Park Church Food Larder evolved into the Community Grub Hub, finding a home in the ex-St John's Ambulance building in Windsor Way, Aldershot, close to the train station and town centre. Our main purpose is to; - Reduce food poverty in the local community - Help the environment by reducing food waste To achieve this we; - Run a food bank where people can get food and donate food - Collect and share food using local networks and partners In addition we; - Provide a friendly welcome space where people can relax and chat - Work with our partners to offer our visitors "signposting", including advice on jobs, benefits, housing, debt management, health and mental wellbeing. - Use of computers to develop digital skills and assist with searches and benefits.

Zero Hunger is a community-led food movement dedicated to reducing food insecurity, preventing loneliness, and tackling food waste across Hart, Rushmoor, Basingstoke & Deane and surrounding areas. We provide access to quality surplus food through our community outreach venues, helping individuals and families facing financial hardship while also creating welcoming, safe spaces where people can connect and feel supported. Our work helps save tonnes of perfectly good food from going to waste each year and redistributes it directly back into the community. We currently serve between 400 to 500 people and week. Alongside food support, we actively promote wellbeing, inclusion, and community engagement through volunteer opportunities and local partnerships. Our volunteers — known as Food Heroes — are at the heart of everything we do and help us create a positive, non-judgemental environment for everyone who accesses our services. We are always grateful for support in the form of surplus food donations, volunteers, and community partnerships. Additional support allows us to expand our outreach, reach more vulnerable people, and continue building stronger, healthier communities where no one goes hungry or feels alone.

The Hale Community Centre is a community resource that provides a range of services, Including a Community Fridge & Cupboard. We aim to re-distribute unwanted edible food from local businesses and individual households, which can then be taken by anyone who wants to get involved with the project. This prevents the food going to waste and into landfill. We would like to become a part of the community and bring people together, whilst looking after our environment.