Social supermarket aims to provide affordable food
Summary
A new social supermarket called Plate of Plenty has been opened by the charity Guardians Grow in Nuneaton, aiming to provide affordable food to people struggling with the cost of living. Shoppers pay a small fee to select a number of items, and the initiative also helps connect them to additional support services.Key Facts
- Plate of Plenty is located in the Abbeygate Shopping Centre in Nuneaton.
- The project is run by the charity Guardians Grow, specifically at their base known as the Iris Project.
- Guardians Grow started this initiative after assisting more than 300 local families in need.
- Shoppers at the social supermarket pay £5 per person and can choose up to 15 items.
- The service initially started as a small cupboard initiative and has now expanded to a full supermarket.
- One of the goals is to connect users with additional support services to help them with other needs.
- Future plans include opening a community kitchen to teach people about food and cooking.
- Currently, Plate of Plenty opens from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Further openings depend on volunteer availability.
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