Lidl RDC - Avonmouth

We support young people and families across South Gloucestershire who are facing financial hardship by providing essential food, educational, and hygiene supplies. Much of our work focuses on neighbourhoods among the most deprived in the country, where poverty and lack of basic resources can make it difficult for children and families to thrive. Patchway is recognised as one of South Gloucestershire’s priority neighbourhoods, with many areas among the most deprived 20% nationally. That’s why we launched the 'Patchway Community Food Hub', which offers free, dignified, no-referral access to free food and hygiene essentials for residents across Patchway and Charlton Hayes. This service restores a much-needed community lifeline, ensuring everyone has a warm, welcoming place to turn to when times are tough. --- In Romania, we are committed to expanding the Vision in a Backpack initiative providing children facing disadvantage with fully equipped school backpacks. Each backpack is filled with high quality stationery and learning materials which enabled each child to express themselves and above all learn. We will continue working with Romanian charities and NGOs on projects aligned with our shared mission. Alongside these partnerships, we remain dedicated to improving school facilities and infrastructure in disadvantaged communities. Regrettably, due to increased transportation and customs costs following Brexit, our Bristol-based Christmas Gift Box appeal remains on hold until at least 2027.