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 26 results.
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
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