Nourishing Norfolk Network
The Nourishing Norfolk Network brings together groups of all sizes who work at grassroots level to ensure communities have access to affordable, healthy food. Established in 2022, the network provides mutual support, advice and information to help combat food insecurity and make sure no one in Norfolk goes hungry.
Want to know what that looks like in practice? Watch our video explaining the ins and outs of our food programme.
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Holt Food Hub
Location: North Norfolk
The Coastal Community Supermarket is working in partnership with Independence Matters Holt to bring their affordable shop to the town. With a wide selection of store cupboard essentials, chilled and frozen food, as well as cleaning, toiletries, and pet foods, they are helping the people of Holt Make their money go further.
Where is it?
The Holt Community Hub, Charles Road, Holt, NR25 6DA
When is it open?
Tuesday 12-3pm and Friday 9am-12pm
Who can I contact about it?
For more information on how to become a member, our other locations or if you would like to volunteer, please contact the supermarket coordinator, Simon – simon.prince@wellshospital.uk
Love Downham
Location: West Norfolk
Love Downham is an affordable community food hub established by The Swan Youth Project in Downham Market. Offering fresh, chilled, ambient and household items and sitting alongside their fantastic Re-New clothes project.
Where is it?
27-29 Bridge Street, Downham Market, PE38 9DW
When is it open?
Monday 10am-4pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-4pm, and Saturday 10am-1pm
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch with Liz Heighton-Jupp – lovedownham@swanyouthproject.org /Â 01366 667622
Magdalen Street Pantry
Location: Norwich
The Magdalen Street Pantry by the St Giles Trust offers nutritious and healthy food to families struggling to feed themselves. People pay a small weekly subscription of £3.50 and they can choose their food as they would in any other supermarket. Whilst shopping at the Pantry, expert advice and support is on-hand from our Peer Advisors and Pantry Support worker who can help them address any barriers they are facing.
Where is it?
St Saviour Church, Magdalen Street, Norwich, NR3 1AA
When is it open?
Shopping at the Pantry is by appointment so we can make sure there’s time to talk.
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch with Layla Jones – Layla.jones@stgilestrust.org.uk or make a referral online via the link below
North Lynn Food Hub
Location: West Norfolk
Currently operating as a pop-up, the North Lynn Food Hub is open to anyone living in the North Lynn area of King’s Lynn. They are a voluntary group with a mission to build a stronger community by providing affordable food and connecting people to useful services.
Where is it?
4 Walpole Road, King’s Lynn, PE30 2DZ
When is it open?
Wednesday and Friday 12pm-2pm
Who can I contact about it?
Email the team at: admin@nlfh.org or call at: 07949 964932
The Pantry, Kenninghall
Location: Breckland
Launched in September 2022, The Pantry is located in Kenninghall and serves the surrounding areas. Creatively using a converted shipping container as their premises, The Pantry stocks a range of fresh, ambient, household and hygiene products.
Where is it?
Next to Kenninghall Village Hall, School Close, Kenninghall, NR16 2EL
When is it open?
Monday 10am-12pm, Tuesday 9:30-11:30am, Thursday 10am-12pm, Friday 9-11am and every other Saturday 10am-12pm
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch with Heidi Glendenning – thepantrykenninghall@yahoo.com
Phoenix Larder
Location: Norwich
The Phoenix Lader is a community Larder for the people of Mile Cross. They also run a community café and have various people they can refer you to for advice.
Where is it?
Phoenix Centre, Mile Cross Lane, Norwich, NR3 2LD
When is it open?
Fridays 10am-12pm
Who can I contact about it?
Call 01603 403814 or email bookings@thephoenixcentre.org.uk
Purfleet Pantry
Location: West Norfolk
The Purfleet Pantry is a social supermarket in south King’s Lynn offering everyday food and essentials at affordable prices.
Where is it?
Southgates Roundabout, King’s Lynn, PE30 5SX
When is it open?
Tuesday 9am-4pm, Wednesday 1pm-6pm, Thursday 9am-1pm, Friday 9am-4pm, and Saturday 9am-1pm
Who can I contact about it?
Email pantry@purfleettrust.org.uk or call 01553 603810
Sally’s Store
Location: Great Yarmouth
Sally’s Store is a food hub run by The Salvation Army that was opened on Friday 29th April 2022. It has been supported by the Norfolk Community Foundation and Great Yarmouth Borough Council to provide good quality, affordable food to residents within Great Yarmouth. Members can buy a range of fresh, dried and canned food, alongside toiletries and personal care items.
Where is it?
Sally’s Store, Peggotty Road Community Centre, Peggotty Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3EF
When is it open?
Monday to Friday, 10am-12pm
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch with Katherine Nicholls – Katherine.Nicholls@salvationarmy.org.uk
The Shelf
Location: South Norfolk
The Shelf was launched by Citizens Advice Diss, Thetford and District in August 2023, and is available to those living nearby who are impacted by the rising cost of living.
Where is it?
The Shelf, Citizens Advice Diss and Thetford and District, Heritage Car Park, Shelfanger Road, Diss, IP22 4EH
When is it open?
Monday 1:30-3:30pm, Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm and Friday 12-2:30pm
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch with Bev –Â theshelf@cadat.org.uk
The Shelf Pop-up Pantry
Location: Breckland
The Shelf Pop-up Pantry is a mobile community food hub that brings affordable, nourishing food as well as health and wellbeing support, popping up in rural communities across Breckland.
Where is it and when is it open?
The Shelf is ‘popping up’ all over Breckland! For up-to-date opening times and details, please go to: https://cadat.org.uk/the-shelf-pop-up-pantry/
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch with Amy – theshelfpantry@cadat.org.uk
Find your food hub
Hubs? Pantries? Supermarkets?
There are efforts to alleviate food insecurity, here’s a guide to just a few:
Community Fridges and Larders – Usually open to anyone in the community, fridges and larders offer a limited selection of food that can be taken for free. This could be fresh or ambient products, usually donated locally. These fridges are often unstaffed, but monitored by volunteers, and can be located anywhere.
Food Pantry – Food pantries are often members-only, and often charge small amounts for their food – either per item or per visit – to contribute to the cost of purchasing stock. They are bigger than a community fridge and tend to offer a greater choice of products, sometimes buying in stock and taking advantage of larger food distribution networks, such as FareShare or HiS Church. They may also make up emergency food parcels. They are staffed, primarily by volunteers, and are usually located in villages and small towns.
Community Supermarket – Like a food pantry, community supermarkets have a membership system that allows customers to buy food at heavily discounted rates. They also tend to buy in more food, as well as personal and household hygiene items and they also take advantage of food redistribution networks. Community Supermarkets often deliver other services, such as hot meals, cookery classes or personalised advice on tackling an individual’s food insecurity and linking into wider support services. They may also make up emergency food parcels. They are staffed, primarily by volunteers but sometimes have one or two paid members of staff, and are usually located in more built-up areas, like large housing estates or towns.
Food hubs in action
Since opening the first food hub in Thetford in November 2020, food hubs using a range of different models have opened across the county.
Watch the video below to see a number of food hubs in action and the difference they’re making to communities in Norfolk.
How can I help?
We need Norfolk to help Norfolk. If you want to join this innovative project, please consider:
- Food producers can help people on their doorstep by donating surpluses locally. Talk to Victoria to find out more.
- Volunteer your time at your local food hub.
- Making a donation. We need funds that match the scale of the issue. Donate here.
If you can support us in helping to ensure no one in Norfolk goes hungry, then please get in touch.
Interested? Talk to Billie
