Mon, 05 May 2025

Mon, 05 May 2025 Food pantry finds strong community response

Organisers of the new community pantry in Bloxwich say they are seeing high demand for it.

* A community pantry in Bloxwich, West Midlands, has seen high demand since opening in January
* The pantry offers everyday essentials at reduced prices, with washing capsules being the most popular item
* The pantry is open to users of the Stan Ball Centre and to the public one day a week for a £2 annual membership fee
* 178 people have already joined as members, with more community pantries set to open in Walsall thanks to a £200,000 council grant
* Customers praise the quality and choice of items available at affordable prices, saying it's a "step before a food bank" that helps them extend their money further
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