Volunteer

Interested in how you could make a difference in your own community?

Across Norfolk, our Nourishing Norfolk food hubs are providing affordable and accessible food to thousands of people, offering them support to discover pathways out of food poverty for good.

Each hub has its own unique offer, but all have joined our mission to make sure no one in Norfolk goes hungry. We’re working hard to supply the hubs with the funding and supplies they need, but what we often hear from them is a need for volunteers.

We know there are many individuals and businesses out there that want to give back to their communities, but aren’t always sure where to go or what opportunities are available.

By volunteering at a food hub local to you, you can help make a difference on your own doorstep and experience firsthand what can happen when communities come together to take action.

What could I get involved in?

Customer Service Roles

Assisting the food hub manager in the hub whilst it is open. You will be welcoming shoppers into the hub, stocking shelves, pricing, signing members up, using the till and generally making sure that shoppers are looked after.

Drivers

The food hubs often need to collect food and products from local shops and manufacturers. Sometimes it’s a regular pick up day and time, sometimes it’s an adhoc donation that’s more spur of the moment.

Store Room/Out of Hours

Assist the food hub manager with making sure the hub is well stocked, clean, tidy, priced and all stock is in date. Getting the hub ready for opening and looking the best it can ensures the right welcome for our shoppers.

All roles receive training and support from the hub manager to make sure you get what you need every step of your volunteering journey.

Where can I help?

With food hubs in every district, there are opportunities on offer wherever you are to get involved and make a difference. Take a look at the map below to find your nearest hub, and then scroll down below to find out more about them and how you can connect.

Connect with your local hub

We found 26 results.

A wide-angle shot of The Burrell Store social supermarket, Thetford. Shelves, fridges and freezers are neatly stacked with food.

Burrell Shop

Location: Breckland

The Burrell Shop located in the Charles Burrell Centre, Thetford, was the first of the Nourishing Norfolk food hubs to open. Support from Breckland Council, Feeding Britain and Norfolk Community Foundation meant the Burrell Shop could open in early November 2020. Members can buy fresh, frozen, dried, and tinned food, alongside toiletries and personal care items.

Where is it?

Charles Burrell Centre, Thetford, IP24 3LH

When is it open?

Tuesday 2pm-6pm, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-1pm

Who can I contact about it?

Get in touch with the team – shop@charlesburrellcentre.org.uk

Caister Community Larder

Location: Great Yarmouth

The Community Larder is for anyone who needs help with food and other essentials – offering a bag of up to 15 items chosen from the larder shelves for just £3. Tea and coffees are also available. This is a community initiative from Caister Cares – a group that includes the Parish Church, the local schools, the parish council and others.

Where is it?

Caister Community Spoon, King George V Playing Field, Caister-on-Sea, NR30 5LU

When is it open?

Monday 3:30-6pm and Friday 9-11am

Who can I contact about it?

Email the team at: cclarder@gmail.com

A blue van is parked outside a community centre.

Coastal Community Supermarket

Location: North Norfolk, West Norfolk

The Coastal Community Supermarket is a mobile offer, currently operating in North and West Norfolk. Members can buy fresh, frozen, dried, and tinned food, alongside toiletries and personal care items. Some items are available for free.

Where is it?

Rural communities across North and West Norfolk, including Wells, Holt, Walsingham and Hunstanton.

When is it open?

See Facebook page for details.

Who can I contact about it?

Get in touch with Simon – simon.prince@wellshospital.uk

The Community Pantry, North Walsham

Location: North Norfolk

The Community Pantry is delivered by the North Walsham Phoenix Group to provide reduced-priced food and essential items in the NR28 area.

Where is it?

12 Market Place, North Walsham, Norfolk England, NR28 9BQ

When is it open?

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm

Who can I contact about it?

Get in touch with Mal – phoenixgroup.northwalsham@gmail.com

Two people stand outside Dereham Food Cabin, a purpose-built social supermarket with a central double-door

Dereham Food Cabin

Location: Breckland

Dereham Food Cabin provides a range of fresh, ambient and household items from its bespoke to those on a low income in the Dereham area. The bespoke cabin is a Wellspring Family Centre Project and is located next to the centre and church.

Where is it?

Wellspring Family Centre, 35 Neatherd Road, Dereham, NR19 2AE

When is it open?

Wednesday 10am-12pm and Friday 5pm-7pm

Who can I contact about it?

Get in touch with Jayne Olley (Cabin Coordinator) – foodcabin@wfcdereham.org, or Toby Rouse (Operations Manager) – ops@wfcdereham.org

A board that says 'Shop Open' outside the Earlham Community Shop.

Earlham Community Shop

Location: Norwich

Earlham Community Shop is full of low priced groceries and household products, designed to help people with the current cost of living. Currently available to parents of children at Earlham Early Years Centre.

Where is it?

Earlham Early Years Centre, Cadge Rd, Norwich NR5 8DB

When is it open?

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 11:15-11:45am and 12:15-12:45pm, Wednesday 11:15-11:45am, 12:15-12:45pm and 2:45-3:15pm

Who can I contact about it?

Get in touch with Nicky – earlhamcommunityshop@gmail.com 

Fresh fruit and vegetables at the Russell Street Community Centre

ENYP Social Supermarket

Location: Norwich

The ENYP Social Supermarket located in the heart of Heigham Grove, Norwich. Members can buy fresh, frozen, dried, and tinned food, alongside toiletries and personal care items.

Where is it?

Russell Street Community Centre, 53 Russell St, Norwich NR2 4QT

When is it open?

Monday 4pm-6pm, Tuesday 6pm-8pm, Wednesday 11am-1pm, Thursday 1pm-3pm, and Friday 9am-11am

Who can I contact about it?

Please contact: socialsupermarket@enyp.org.uk

Fakenham Food Fellowship

Location: North Norfolk

EP Youth have developed their fantastic community food project into the affordable Fakenham Food Hub. The hub will provide fresh, chilled, ambient and household items at affordable prices for members within Fakenham.

Where is it?

11 Oak Street, Fakenham, NR21 9DX

When is it open?

Monday to Thursday, 11am-1.30pm and Friday (by appointment only), 11.30am-1.30pm

Who can I contact about it?

Get in touch with Christina – fakenhamfoodfellowship@hotmail.com or call 01328 851020

The Feed Social Supermarket

Location: Norwich

The Feed’s Social Supermarket caters to residents Norwich. Located on the city side of Hall Road, this social supermarket provides members with discounted fresh, chilled and frozen food, plus toiletries and cleaning materials. With the help of other local partners, The Feed also runs workshops and classes in their adjoining Community Café, providing additional support and advice on things like cooking, money, housing and employment.

Where is it?

65 Hall Road, Norwich, NR1 3HL

When is it open?

Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm

Who can I contact about it?

Get in touch with the team – info@thefeed.org.uk

Vegetables on display at a small shop

Feltwell Food Pantry

Location: Breckland

The Feltwell Pantry work alongside St Mary’s Church in Feltwell to provide good quality affordable food to local people. Funding for this has been supported by Norfolk Community Foundation and Feeding Britain. Opening on 11th October 2021, the pantry caters to the 8 local villages of Feltwell, Hockwold-cum-Wilton, Southery, Lakenheath, Mundford, Methwold, Northwold.

Where is it?

St Mary’s Church, Bell Street, Feltwell, Thetford, IP26 4AA

When is it open?

Wednesday 9-11:30am and Saturday 12:30-2:00pm

Who can I contact about it?

Get in touch with the team – thefoodpantryfeltwell@outlook.com