Overview

Our Community Food & Employability Programme is a six-month initiative that tackles food insecurity while creating meaningful pathways into employment.

We collect surplus food from local partners and redistribute it directly to individuals and families who need it most. Alongside this, we support participants to gain practical skills, achieve recognised qualifications, and build the confidence needed to move forward into training, volunteering, or work.

What We Deliver

We deliver a structured programme that combines immediate support with long-term opportunity:

· Weekly food collection and redistribution supporting over 1,000 people

· Level 2 Food Hygiene certification for all participants

· Employability and life skills training delivered through weekly sessions

· Hands-on experience in food logistics, coordination, and community delivery

· Ongoing mentoring and support to build confidence, routine, and purpose

How the Programme Works

The programme runs over six months and follows a clear journey:

Month 1 – Engagement & Onboarding Participants are welcomed into the programme, introduced to the team, and begin their initial training.

Months 2–5 – Training & Active Delivery Participants attend weekly sessions, gain their certification, and play an active role in collecting and redistributing food across the community.

Month 6 – Progression & Next Steps Participants are supported to move into volunteering, further training, or employment opportunities, with guidance and signposting tailored to their goals.

Who the Programme Supports

This programme supports individuals who may be:

• Experiencing food insecurity

• Facing or at risk of homelessness

• Unemployed or looking to re-enter work

• Lacking confidence, structure, or access to opportunities

Why This Programme Matters

Many individuals face a cycle of food insecurity, unemployment, and low confidence. Without the right support, this cycle can be difficult to break.

This programme addresses both immediate need and long-term progression, helping people stabilise their situation while building the skills and confidence needed to move forward.

Impact

Through this programme, we:

• Support over 1,000 people with access to food

• Equip participants with recognised qualifications

• Build confidence, routine, and transferable skills

• Create pathways into employment, training, and volunteering

Our Approach

Our approach combines:

• Immediate support through food provision

• Skills development through training and certification

• Real-world experience through community delivery

This creates a clear and supported pathway from support to confidence to opportunity.