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.
We found 20 results.
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 Gethin – Katherine.Gethin@salvationarmy.org.ukÂ
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?
Citizens Advice Diss, Thetford and District, 12a Market Place, Diss, IP22 4WP
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
Sheringham Food Club
Location: North Norfolk
Sheringham Food Club launched in December 2022, creatively using a converted shipping container outside the Salvation Army hall. Providing a range of fresh, chilled, ambient and household items, this affordable food hub supports households across Sheringham.
Where is it?
Salvation Army Hall car park, Cremer Street, Sheringham, NR26 8DZ
When is it open?
Monday 10am-1pm, Thursday 10am-1pm and Friday 1-5pm
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch with Simon Fenn – simon.fenn@salvationarmy.org.uk / 07586 570994
Shrublands Food Club
Location: Great Yarmouth
The Shrublands Food Club is a project delivered by the Shrublands Youth and Adult Centre Charitable Trust in partnership with Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Norfolk Community Foundation. Officially opened on 10th December 2021, its primary purpose is to provide affordable food to people living in Gorleston.
Where is it?
Shrublands Youth and Adult Centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, NR31 7BP
When is it open?
Monday, Friday, Saturday 10am-12pm, Tuesday 10am-1pm, Thursday 5:30pm-7:30pm
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch with Julie Woods – foodclub@shrublandstrust.org.uk
Social Moments Social Shop, Rackheath
Location: Broadland
Social Moments Social Shop is fully stocked with affordable cupboard staples, household items, fridge and frozen essentials, plus FREE surplus fruit, veg and bakery items every week when available.
Where is it?
Unit 4 Basey Road, Rackheath Ind Est, NR13 6PZ
When is it open?
Monday 1pm-3pm, Wednesdays 11-1pm / Pop-up at Cantley Community Center on Wednesdays 12-1pm
Who can I contact about it?
Become a member for £3 a year – email hello@socialmoments.org.uk
Telephone: 07565325506
SOUL Foundation Social Supermarket
Location: Norwich
SOUL Foundation Social Supermarket is a purpose-built facility on site at SOUL Church, Norwich. Officially opened on 11th April, the social supermarket is a membership-based community shop hosting a range of affordable fresh produce, long-life essentials, and household products.
Where is it?
SOUL Church, 55 Heartsease Lane, Norwich, NR7 9NT
When is it open?
Tuesday 1pm-3pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-3pm, Sunday 12-2pm
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch – supermarket@soulfoundation.org.uk
Steps
Location: South Norfolk
The Steps Community Food Shop is delivered by the Hub Community Project in Wymondham. Initially, this project will be set up as a hybrid offer combining some free food with a small affordable range of products, whilst the project develops a dedicated space to create the full community store (launching in early 2023).Â
Where is it?
The Hub, Ayton Road, Wymondham, NR18 0QJ
When is it open?
Tuesday 9:15am-10:30am and Thursday 2:00-4:00pm
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch with Steve – info@hubproject.co.uk / 01953 798505
Watton Food Hub
Location: Breckland
Watton Food Hub is a partnership between Watton Town Council, The Charlotte Harvey Trust, Nourishing Norfolk Network and Breckland Council to support the people of Watton and surrounding areas by offering discounted cupboard essentials, fresh and frozen food, as well as hygiene essentials and cleaning products at discounted prices.
Where is it?
Watton Community Centre, Harvey Street, Watton, IP25 6EB
When is it open?
Tuesday 12:30-2:30pm, Wednesday (first and third Wednesday of each month) 4:30pm-6:30pm and Thursday 9:30am-12pm
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch with Jo – foodhub@wattontowncouncil.gov.uk / 07483 371648
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 Victoria
