Food pantry finds strong community response
Summary
A new community pantry, providing low-cost everyday items to those in need, opened in Bloxwich, West Midlands in January, and has received a strong response. The pantry, located in the Stan Ball Centre, is open one day a week and invites people— especially older and vulnerable adults— to join with a membership fee of £2 a year.Key Facts
- The community pantry is located inside the Stan Ball Centre in Bloxwich, West Midlands.
- The pantry opened in January.
- It provides everyday essentials at reduced prices to aid those struggling to afford them.
- The pantry is available one day a week to the public.
- A membership costs £2 per year.
- Washing capsules are reportedly the most popular item from the pantry.
- The pantry has 178 members currently.
- Walsall Council has put £200,000 towards supporting these community pantry initiatives.
- More pantry stores are expected to open in the future.
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