Community pantries

Join a community pantry

Community Pantries/Larders are available across the Island to offer short-term support with the cost of food and some essential hygiene items (if available) to Island residents who are experiencing financial difficulties.

Community Pantries / Larders can help you  top-up (not replace) your supermarket shop.

By joining a Community Pantry / Larder you will be able to visit once per week.

Your £5 payment you will allow you to choose fresh, frozen or cupboard essentials totalling more than £15 in value. 

• membership is not means tested and you do not need to be on benefits to use a pantry
• to join you need to complete a short form
• you do not have to use the nearest pantry to you, but some provisions have restricted membership based on your address
• check with the provision of your choice whether you can join it
  
• you do not have to use the pantry / larder every week - if you do not visit you do not pay
• if you have special dietary requirements, talk to the pantry team - they may be able to help
• if you cannot get to a community pantry, ask your nearest one if a delivery service is available
• each pantry / larder works with partner organisations who may be able to assist you with the root cause of your financial difficulties - speak to the pantry team for more information