As a result of the proactive and giving nature of Bristol’s community, many groups have emerged to help get food to those in need during this time. To make sure that these groups are working together and sharing information, local ‘Anchor Organisations’ have been identified. These groups are locally designated as key points of contact for Bristol City Council, Feeding Bristol, Quartet and many other key citywide organisations. Staying connected with them ensures that efforts to support your community locally can be coordinated most effectively.
If you are working or volunteering for a community group or project – particularly if it’s food related – we advise you to connect with your local Community Anchor Organisation. This will help you to keep up to date with the most recent advice and information, and to work together with other groups in your region of the city. A list of these organisations by region can be found here:
Henbury & Brentry: Henbury & Brentry Community Council
Southmead: Southmead Development Trust
Avonmouth: Avonmouth Community Centre
Lawrence Weston: Ambition Lawrence Weston
Horfield: Horfield Together
Lockleaze: Lockleaze Neighbourhood Trust
Redcliffe: St Mary Redcliffe
Ashley: St Werburgh’s Community Centre
St Pauls: St Pauls Learning Centre
Southville and Bedminster: BS3 Community Centre
Windmill Hill: Windmill Hill City Farm
Easton: Up Our Street
Lawrence Hill: Wellspring Settlement
St George: St George Community Centre
Knowle and Filwood: Knowle West Health Park
Hartcliffe & Withywood/Bishopsworth: Hartcliffe & Withywood Community Partnership
Stockwood: Greater Stockwood Alliance
If you are getting food to the economically vulnerable, please make sure you are in contact with Feeding Bristol who are coordinating the citywide strategy for emergency food response. email info@feedingbristol.org.
