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Thu, 10 Sep 2026

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 Social supermarket reports hundreds of sign-ups

Dartford Larder members pay £4.50 each week for items including unlimited fruit and vegetables.

* A "social supermarket" called The Dartford Larder in Kent has signed up 600 members in its first year.
* The facility offers low-cost groceries and budgeting advice, with a subscription model where members pay £4.50 per week for essentials including unlimited fruit and vegetables.
* Pastor Stephen Brindley said the project was "giving people back dignity" and had achieved its aim of reducing stigma around food poverty.
* Over 75,000 items have been distributed since the supermarket opened in July 2025.
* Organisers believe the subscription system has helped users feel more empowered and less reliant on charity.