Summary
A food pantry in Wolverhampton, run by the Hope Community Project, is closing after six years. It will be replaced by a community shop that the Wolverhampton City Council will support, offering affordable items for regular shopping needs.
Key Facts
- The food pantry was set up at Ling House in Heath Town during the pandemic.
- The pantry provided over 600 tonnes of food to thousands of people.
- The pantry will officially close on 25 March.
- A new community shop will open in its place from April.
- The shop will offer more choices and affordable items.
- Wolverhampton City Council is helping with the new shop.
- Hope Community Project assures that its commitment to the community continues despite the pantry closing.
