Families in Bolton, Greater Manchester, can save money on their weekly shop and get personal support through a growing network of community pantries. Bolton at Home is working with the charity Urban Outreach to run these hubs where residents pay a small fee to choose their own food and household essentials.
These Storehouse Pantries are located at community hubs like the Hope Centre and the New Bury community centre. Members typically pay between £2.50 and £5.00 each week to pick up approximately £20 worth of fresh, chilled, and tinned goods.
Beyond the cheaper food, staff are available to help residents with one-to-one advice on money management or general wellbeing. The service is designed to help people stay on top of their budgets while providing a more dignified experience than traditional food parcels.
For those in an immediate crisis, free emergency food is still available through the Storehouse Foodbank. Access to these free supplies requires a referral from the Bolton at Home Money Advice Team or the local council.
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