Food Bank Hub

At AYP, we recognise that food insecurity affects many families and individuals across Brent. Our Food Bank Hub, which will be operated from the new building in partnership with XXX, local food suppliers, supermarkets, and community organisations, will provide emergency food aid and wider support to help people achieve long-term stability.

This initiative will go beyond food distribution — it will serve as a community support hub, offering practical help, advice, and opportunities for volunteering and learning.

Key Services We Will Provide

Emergency Food Support

  • Provision of essential food parcels for individuals and families in crisis.

  • A referral system in partnership with local agencies, schools, and charities to ensure support reaches those most in need.

  • Specialised food packs tailored for dietary, cultural, or health-related needs.

Community Kitchen and Shared Meals

  • Regular community meal sessions offering free or low-cost nutritious meals for residents.

  • Cooking classes promoting healthy eating, budgeting, and food preparation skills.

  • Opportunities for young people and volunteers to help prepare and serve food, promoting social responsibility and skill development.

Holistic Support and Referrals

  • On-site access to AYP’s Holistic Advice Support Service, enabling individuals to receive guidance on housing, employment, and financial matters.

  • Referrals to mental health, wellbeing, and family support services for those facing wider challenges.

  • Collaboration with local partners to ensure food support forms part of a holistic response to poverty and social exclusion.

Community Volunteering and Social Enterprise

  • Volunteer opportunities for residents to contribute to food collection, packing, and distribution.

  • Development of a community food social enterprise, generating income and sustainability for the programme.

  • Partnership with local supermarkets, restaurants, and businesses to reduce food waste and redistribute surplus food.

Education and Awareness

  • Workshops and campaigns raising awareness of food poverty and healthy living.

  • School engagement projects teaching young people about nutrition, sustainability, and community responsibility.

Our Mission

Through the Food Bank Hub, AYP aims to:

  • Ensure that no individual or family in Brent goes hungry or unsupported.

  • Provide immediate relief while connecting people to long-term solutions.

  • Build community solidarity through shared meals, volunteering, and learning.

  • Promote dignity, inclusion, and empowerment for those facing hardship.

By combining practical food aid with advice, education, and compassion, AYP will help ensure that every resident has access to nutritious food and the opportunity to thrive.

Outputs

  • 500 households supported annually with emergency food parcels.

  • 200 community meal sessions delivered each year.

  • 150 participants completing healthy cooking or budgeting workshops annually.

  • 50 volunteers engaged in food distribution, kitchen support, or logistics.

  • 25 partnerships formed with local businesses, supermarkets, and suppliers.

  • 100 individuals referred to other AYP and partner services for wider support.

Outcomes

  • Reduced food insecurity and hunger among local residents.

  • Improved health and nutrition awareness across the community.

  • Increased access to holistic support, reducing reliance on crisis aid.

  • Greater community cohesion, as residents come together through shared meals and volunteering.

  • Empowerment through skill-building, with participants learning to cook, budget, and manage resources.

  • A sustainable and compassionate local food network, promoting dignity, inclusion, and community resilience.