Our Friday pantry is a membership based service which seeks to alleviate food insecurity by making available a variety of foods, including chilled and fresh produce, and ambient cupboard staples, at very low cost.
Each shop costs only three pounds, with members usually able to take home around twenty pounds worth of shopping.
We began operating this service in May 2026, since then we have saved our members at least £3,204 (May to August 2026).
How and when to access this service:
Members can visit the pantry every Friday between 9:45 and 11:15 the pantry is within our café. Each shop costs three pounds. Bring your own bags if you can, but don't worry - we usually have a few spare!.
Who can access this service:
Any person who is at least eighteen years old and facing food insecurity as long as they live, work, study or volunteer in the Southside area, or have an active ongoing connection with our community centre.
How do I become a member:
We are currently accepting new members.
To join the pantry, which has a one off two pounds membership charge, simply come along to one of our pantry sessions.
Comments / questions:
Please speak with a member of centre staff or email us at costofliving@southsidecommunitycentre.co.uk.
