At last nights meeting of The Whittlesey Community Focus Group (Teams) –
Ollie Foster informed us that last Sunday 96 residents used the ‘Community Pantry’
The group has been working hard this year to secure and refurbish a central Whittlesey venue, submit grant applications, and put all the policies, training and requirements in place to open a community pantry and fridge which is accessible to all.
It is based on the grounds of the Falcon Pub in Whittlesey and is initially open
Thursday’s 11am-12 noon and Sundays 5.30-6.30pm.
Helping Whittlesey has received support from several groups including environment and sustainability organisations PPS Independent Consultants and Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT), Fenland District Council, The Peoples Postcode Lottery and Jenner Healthcare. This joined up approach offers a valuable co-ordinated resource to the community.
All the food is free, and a voluntary donation can be given to help with running costs.
This is not a ‘Food Bank’ or ‘Food Aid’ – it is surplus food that is not sold and would normally be thrown away.
96 last Sunday – the word is out Facebook
