Muller UK & Ireland Group LLP

“We are fighting food waste and preventing residual food from going to landfill. The residual food is repurposed to ensure no one goes hungry”. We have a retail shop in the centre of High Wycombe. The shop is open 6 days a week. We have a warehouse on the first floor where we can sort and distribute food. This allows us to both run a shop feeding those in need and supply our partner organisations. We are collecting from leading major supermarkets within a 15-mile radius of High Wycombe. We also receive direct deliveries from manufacturers and warehouses. We are also a member of the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) which represents independent food banks and distributors across the UK. Our Food Hub model allows us to manage not only residual food but also ambient, chilled, and frozen food. The fact we have both a retail and wholesale distribution ability has been identified by Fare share as one of a few operations in SE England with this capability. Who do we supply? WFH supply products to people unable to access or buy food, those that cannot get Government aid or are unable to survive on the Government’s benefit payments, those who are now suffering from loss of jobs and the self-employed who cannot get benefits, those who cannot access the traditional referral foodbanks. The range of people coming to us for help is growing weekly. Considering what is happening nationally the need for our food and services will continue to grow. We have partnered with other charities and groups and we are supplying residual product to food distribution organisations across Bucks. We are also piloting supplying food to partner organisations who are using the ingredients in hot meals and school food packs. Current scale of operation We have volunteers out each day and evenings collecting residual food. We currently collect more than 250 crates a week from leading supermarkets, warehouses, and retail shops. Food that would otherwise go to landfill. We have a retail food hub open 6 days a week for 3 hours each day We are directly feeding Circa 500 people each week through our retail food hub and partners. In addition, we offer free food outside of the hub . Our wholesale operation is supplying both food parcels and crates of food to our partners. We are also now being asked to supply food to be used in the preparation of cooked meals. Our wholesale operation is growing each week as more organisations draw on our services Funding streams We receive no statutory finding from govt of Council. We rely on donations from public and by asking for a donation from users of our retail hub. We also supply food free to the charities and organisations who are taking food from us each week.

Our vision is a community where food is valued, not wasted. Our mission is to redistribute food and promote food waste reduction for environmental and social good. Since April 2016, we have collected good surplus food from supermarkets, manufacturers and farms and shared it with local charities and community groups, saving them money so they can do more. Our community partners support the homeless, the old, the vulnerable and those on low incomes. We also support community Foodshare Tables and Fridges where everyone is welcome to collect a few bags of food to help stop food waste and stretch household budgets. Any donation you can make will enable us to train new volunteers, pay for fuel for our charity van, buy in additional surplus from FareShare to supplement the food we collect to nourish our community. Please contact Tammy at tammy@shrewsburyfoodhub.org.uk if you would like more information or would like to get involved. The Food Hub is a registered charity 1171092.

One area we haven't been able to address effectively as a charity Christian church is humanitarian support, such as providing food, clothes, and other basic amenities for people in the local community. We have been offering light refreshments to everyone who joins us for our weekly Sunday programme. However, due to our limited food capacity, we haven't been able to organize a major food bank event. This is something we plan to do this year. We aim to feed at least 50-100 people every Sunday during our weekly Sunday programmes. What premises does your project operate from? The Broomhall Centre, Broomspring Lane, Broomhall, Sheffield, S10 2FD. How do you identify service users and their needs? We are open to everyone. When individuals join us every Sunday for our church programmes, we provide refreshments to all attendees. For those with more pressing needs, we have one-on-one discussions to understand their specific situations and offer the necessary support. Are there any other services provided by your organization besides food support? Yes, we are a Christian charity organization focused on building Christian community faith in Christ. Every Sunday, we teach attendees the Bible, how to pray, and how to strengthen their faith in Christ. Is there a charge for the services provided by your organization? No, we do not charge for our services. Do you currently collect surplus food from any other retailers? No, we are still in the process of applying to other food retailers. Has the local press or similar demonstrated your organization’s work in the local community? Not at the moment. We were registered with the Charity Commission in 2023. However, you can check out our activities on Facebook and Instagram @cgmisheffield. Have you partnered with other local good causes or council members who may be able to provide a reference? We haven't established any partnerships yet; however, this is something we are working towards achieving this year or in 2025. Church of God Mission International (Sheffield) is a Christian charity organization dedicated to advancing the Christian faith in Sheffield, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world. The organization aims to provide various activities and services to promote Christian values and principles, benefiting individuals and communities in need. We understand that our primary ministry is evangelism, and we live up to our motto of "Evangelism our Supreme Task" by actively engaging in street evangelism and open-air crusades. We strive to positively impact our community, nation, and the world by reaching out with the love of Christ to those who are lost and hurting. We believe in the power of prayer, worship, and fellowship to bring us closer to God and to each other.