Community Food CIC • Bristol
Yaab Impact is a community food CIC based in Bristol. We work with local people, community groups and partners to make sure everyone can access good food, feel connected, and be part of solutions that last.
From surplus food and community meals to education and advocacy – we’re here to tackle food insecurity with care and respect.
Want to work with us? Get in touch.
Our mission
Rising living costs, low incomes and insecure work mean too many people in our city are having to choose between heating and eating. Food is about much more than survival – it’s about culture, connection and dignity.
Yaab Impact exists to make sure everyone in our communities can access healthy, affordable and culturally familiar food, in places where they feel welcomed and respected. We work alongside local residents, volunteers and partners to build a food system that is fairer and more resilient.
We believe that access to good food is a basic right, not a privilege. Our work is shaped by a few simple commitments:
Every food parcel, community meal and workshop is a step towards a city where everyone can eat well and feel they belong.
What we do
Yaab Impact connects surplus food, community spaces and local knowledge to support people in the short term and build a stronger local food system over time.
We help run and support community food initiatives – from food pantries and pop-up markets to solidarity veg and grocery schemes.
Food tastes better together. We create welcoming spaces where people can share a hot meal, connect with neighbours and access support if needed.
We support people to grow, cook and enjoy food with confidence – and to shape local food projects that reflect their cultures and tastes.
How we work
Yaab Impact is a Community Interest Company. Any surplus we create is reinvested into our work – supporting people who are most impacted by food insecurity and related challenges.
We work across neighbourhoods, supporting local groups, faith communities, schools and residents to strengthen what already exists and create new projects where there are gaps.
We’re always looking for new partners – from local community leaders to businesses that want to share resources or volunteers.
Get help with food
We know it can feel hard to ask for help. Our aim is to make support as simple, respectful and welcoming as possible.
Yaab Impact works in partnership with community groups in and around Bristol. Together we offer:
New projects are growing. We’re currently developing a network of community food activities. Check back for times and locations, or contact us directly.
If you need support with food, or want help finding a local project near you, please contact us and a member of the team will get back to you.
We can signpost you to trusted community food projects in your area, and let you know what Yaab Impact is running locally.
Get involved
Whether you’re an individual, a community group, a business or a funder – there’s a way for you to support Yaab Impact’s work.
Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do – from collecting surplus food and packing parcels to helping cook, host meals and welcome neighbours.
Interested? Use the contact form and let us know you’d like to volunteer.
We’re always keen to work with local organisations, food businesses, growers and funders who share our commitment to food justice and community.
Get in touch to explore how we can collaborate.
As a CIC, any surplus we generate is reinvested into community food work. Funding helps us keep services running, pilot new ideas and respond quickly when needs change.
To discuss donations or funding partnerships, please contact us.
Stories
These short stories are examples of the kind of change Yaab Impact aims to support. Names and details can be adapted when you’re ready to add your own.
A parent who visited one of our partner food projects told us that having choice, a warm welcome and time to sit and chat made all the difference. They left with food – and also with information about other support nearby.
At a community cook-along we brought together neighbours from different backgrounds to share recipes and tips for making the most of low-cost ingredients. People left with full containers, new ideas and new friendships.
Local young volunteers helped to organise a food collection at their college, sorting donations and supporting a pop-up pantry. They gained skills and confidence while helping to support families near where they live.
Contact
Whether you need support, want to volunteer, are interested in partnering, or just want to find out more about Yaab Impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Email: info@yaabimpact.org.uk
(You can also use the form and we’ll reply as soon as we can.)