The Secret Angels charity is now providing fresh meat, vegetables and bread to residents in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, to help families struggling with rising grocery costs. The service runs every Tuesday morning at the Park Village Education Centre, where volunteers distribute food collected through surplus partnerships with major local supermarkets.
The group was recently honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service in November 2025 for its work in the local community. Unlike traditional food banks, which typically distribute non‑perishable ’emergency parcels’, this project focuses on fresh produce that would otherwise go to waste.
Supplies are collected from retailers including Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Lidl, Asda, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s. According to BBC News, the charity moved to this fresh‑food model to provide healthier options for people who can no longer afford to buy meat for their families.
Residents can visit the centre on Cannock Road every Tuesday between 10:30am and 12:30pm. Wolverhampton City Council helps signpost residents to local food‑support services, and demand for these projects remains high as the Joseph Rowntree Foundation reports that the cost of essentials is significantly higher than it was four years ago.
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