The Pantry provides access to good quality food at reduced cost that makes fresh, nutritional and good quality produce more accessible for local residents in terms of both location and affordability. Its main supplier of surplus food comes from another social enterprise – the UK’s longest running food redistribution charity Fare Share!
The pantry provides fresh, frozen, dried and tinned products. It’s like a supermarket – but it costs only an annual fee of £2 to become a member, followed by £3.50 a week thereafter – and in return, members receive around £17 worth of goods for that £3.50. Membership also gives access to the financial/energy inclusion team for impartial advice and support.
It’s open to anyone living in the G45 postcode, membership is open to all and is not means tested.
It’s located within the Birgidale Complex, 10 Stravanan Street, Castlemilk, Glasgow, G45 9LW.
The Pantry is is open two days per week from 10am to 3pm – Thursdays and Wednesdays (entry to the Birgidale Complex from 9am and tea and coffee is available from the on-site cafe)
If you would to like to join, you can pop into the Complex on the Pantry's times and days of opening with proof of ID and address, or you can email community@ardenglen.org.uk. You can check out their Facebook page for more information.