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.
We found 20 results.
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
Coastal Community Supermarket
Location: North Norfolk, West Norfolk
At Coastal Community Supermarket, members can buy fresh, frozen, dried, and tinned food, alongside toiletries and personal care items. Some items are available for free.
Where is it?
Serving Wells.
When is it open?
See Facebook page for details.
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch with Emma – emma.johnson@coastalwells.org.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?
1A, St. Nicholas Court, Vicarage Street, NR28 9BY
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
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?
Tuesday 9.30am-11.30am, Wednesday 10am-12pm and Friday 10am-12pm
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch via email – foodcabin@wfcdereham.org or call 01362854581
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.comÂ
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?
Mondays 3pm to 6pm, Tuesdays 5pm to 7pm, Wednesdays 10am to 1pm, Thursdays – CLOSED, Fridays 9am to 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, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10am – 1.30pm
- Thursday 12noon – 2.30pm
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch with one of the team – 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?
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am – 1pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am – 3pm
Who can I contact about it?
Get in touch with the team – info@thefeed.org.uk
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
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