Get involved! 

A collage of four photographs showing different community activities. The first photo shows three people receiving awards or certificates in a ceremony. The second photo depicts a group of people in an indoor setting, some exchanging gifts or items at a table. The third photo features two women behind a counter in a store with toys and products displayed behind them. The fourth photo shows two individuals, one holding trays filled with seedlings or small plants, in a setting that appears to be a garden center or plant sale.
A collage of four photographs showing different community activities. The first photo shows three people receiving awards or certificates in a ceremony. The second photo depicts a group of people in an indoor setting, some exchanging gifts or items at a table. The third photo features two women behind a counter in a store with toys and products displayed behind them. The fourth photo shows two individuals, one holding trays filled with seedlings or small plants, in a setting that appears to be a garden center or plant sale.

Volunteering with us

Volunteers are instrumental to what we do. We can’t do it without them.

Our volunteer roster has grown massively over the last year, enabling us to reach hundreds — if not thousands — more people across our city.

A big thank you to everyone who lends a helping hand towards making a big difference!

We are always happy to welcome newcomers to our team. Feel free to get in contact if you would like to join us, or if you’d like more information about any of the roles listed below.

  • We are always looking for people to come on board and help us with collecting surplus food and delivering it to our Woolston hub, or our social supermarket in Northam.

    If you would like to get involved, please send an email to info@thebigdifference.org.uk

  • Sorting food donations, making food parcels and helping to load/unload food from vehicles are all in a day’s work for our Hub Volunteers.
    All training will be given, particularly with lifting.

    For more information and to register interest, please contact our team at info@thebigdifference.org.uk

  • Our social supermarkets in Northam and Shirley Warren have proved to be a big hit. Many local people are benefiting from the access to affordable, healthy food our locations provide.

    If you would like to be a part of our team at either site, please send an email to info@thebigdifference.org.ukand one of our team will be in touch!

Pop-Up Pantries

We regularly have pop-up pantries across the city, in schools, places of Worship and other sites.

If you would be interested in us holding a pop-up pantry for you, please get in touch with our team on 02380 431600 or info@thebigdifference.org.uk

Financially Support The Big Difference

We’re always striving to reach more people and get more food to those across our city who need it most.

Every donation supports our pursuits of a happier and healthier Southampton.

If you would like to support us financially, please check out the page below below or get in touch with Kelly — kelly@thebigdifference.org.uk

Donate!
Collage of five photos showing a supermarket exterior, smiling woman shopping in aisle, store interior with shelves of products, a group of staff in the checkout area, and diverse customers shopping for food.

Corporate Volunteering

Does your organisation offer volunteer hours to their staff?

Please get in touch for more information by clicking below, calling us on 02380 431600 or emailing info@thebigdifference.org.uk

Contact us

Become a Food Partner

Are you a food provider who would love to support The Big Difference with food donations or become a food partner?

Please check out the page below for more information, or get in touch with us by calling us on 02380 431600, or emailing info@thebigdifference.org.uk

Support Us