Community Food
Warrington's Food Map
A resource for providers and support organisations to see the scope and scale of food provision in Warrington.
The map covers:
- Affordable food spaces
- Emergency food providers
- Community fridges
- Community meals
Affordable Community Food Spaces in Warrington
The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT)
TBBT is a food club which is open to anyone. Members can access 3 bags of food for £8.50. This includes one bag of chilled items, one bag of cupboard items and one bag of fruit & veg.
Locations/ Opening times:
Monday: 1:30pm - 2pm The Old School, Fairfield Street, WA1 3GF
Tuesday: 1:30pm - 2pm Warrington Disability Partnership, Beaufort St,WA5 1BA
Wednesday: 2:30pm - 3pm Dallam Primary School, Boulting Ave, WA5 0JG
Thursday: 1pm - 1:30pm Birchwood C of E Primary School, Admirals Road, WA3 6QG
Friday: 1:30pm - 2pm Westy Community Centre, Bridgewater Avenue, WA4 1TA
Cost: £5 - 1 bumper bag (perfect for a single person household) | £8.50 - 3 x bags (perfect for a couple or family)
To become a member;
Text 07860063304 with your full name, postcode, and the name of the hub you will be collecting from. Once you are a member you will receive a text every week to ask you if you want an order, reply YES and your order will be available at your chosen hub at the time above.
The Community Shop (TCS)
TCS is a Social Supermarket where you can access deeply discounted food as well as their community kitchen, activities and support. Members can shop every day and buy as much as they wish.
Location: The Community Shop, 8 Bewsey Park Cl, Bewsey, Warrington WA5 0AN
Opening times: Monday - Friday; 10am - 6pm & Saturday 10am - 4pm
Cost: Membership is free and you can purchase any items you wish
To become a member; You must be on a means-tested benefit to become a member. Turn up during the opening hours or go to www.companyshopgroup.co.uk/community-shop-membership to sign up. You must bring proof of address and benefit on first visit.
The Community Grocery Warrington
CGW is a Food Pantry where anyone who is feeling the financial impact of the rising cost of living can become a member.
Members can purchase up to 12 items for £5, 18 items for £7.50 or 24 items for £10.
This includes fruit & veg/ fresh/ cupboard/ frozen items. They also sell 'little extras' which you can purchase in addition to your shop. Members can shop everyday and can access their cafe and courses run by life church
Location: LIFE Church Home Warrington, Cotswold Road, Orford, Warrington, WA2 9SE
Opening times: Monday - Friday; 9:30am - 2pm
Cost: Membership fee - £5 per year, £5/£7.50 or £10 per shop
To become a member; Just turn up during the opening hours and you can sign up.
The Little Shop at Latchford
The Little Shop at Latchford is an affordable food space where anyone can become a member. This Little Shop stocks fresh fruit & veg/ chilled/ cupboard/ frozen items. You can buy as much or as little as you’d like.
Location: Latchford Baptist Church, Loushers Lane, Latchford, WA4 2RP
Opening times:
Tuesday: 5pm - 7pm
Thursday: 10am - 1pm
Cost: There is a points based system and most items cost the equivalent of 50p (membership is free). No minimum/ maximum spend.
To become a member; Just turn up during the opening hours and you can sign up with a team member.
The Little Shop at Fearnhead
TLSF is an Affordable Food Pantry where anyone can become a member. The shop stocks fresh fruit & veg/ chilled/ cupboard/ frozen items. Members typically save over £15 per shop. Members can purchase 10 items plus extra fruit & veg for £5.
Location: Fearnhead Cross Community Centre, Insall Road, Fearnhead, WA2 0HD
Opening times:
Tuesday: 10am - 12pm
Wednesday: 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3:30pm
Thursday: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cost: £5 per shop (membership is free)
To become a member; Just turn up during the opening hours and you can sign up with a team member.
The Vantry
The Vantry is a pop-up affordable food club, where anyone can become a member. They stock fresh fruit & veg and cupboard items. Members can access discounted food and buy as much or as little as they would like.
Locations/times:
Monday 2pm - 4pm Lymm Sanctuary Hub, Davies Way, Lymm, WA13 0QW (next to library)
Tuesday 1:30pm - 3:30pm Culcheth Community Centre, 2 Jackson Avenue, Culcheth, WA3 4EL
Thursday 1pm - 3pm St. Mary Magdalene's Church, 87 Dingleway, Appleton Thorn, WA4 3AG
Cost: There is a points based system and most items cost the equivalent of 50p (membership is free). You choose how much or little you want to buy, there is no minimum spend.
How to access: Just turn up during the opening hours, sign up to become a member when you do your first shop
What is a Community Food Group?
Across the UK there are many different types of community food groups supporting individuals and families in various ways. From foodbanks to food pantries, food clubs to meals on wheels... But what is the difference and what support is available in Warrington?
Below are some of the types of community groups that exist in Warrington;
FoodBank
A foodbank is a type of organisation which exists to help those in crisis who cannot afford to buy food. They provide a parcel with 3 - 7 days' worth of non-perishable food. A referral from another organisation may be required to ensure that the individual is also receiving wider support to get back on track.
Community Fridge
A Community Fridge is a place where surplus food is available for free to anyone in the community. The food available mainly includes bread, fruit and vegetables, and fresh products and has usually all been rescued from landfills from local shops and supermarkets.
Food Club
A Food Club is an affordable food provision which offers food at a reduced price to its members. They may also be known as Food Pantries or Food Larders. The food available can change weekly but usually a mix of fruit, vegetable, chilled and store cupboard items are available.
Community Cafe
A Community Cafe is a place where people come to eat a cheap meal in a sociable setting. Some provide additional activities such as luncheon clubs, money advice popups, fun days, cooking classes etc. They are great places to get advice on the support available locally
Healthy Start Warrington
If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4 years old, you may be eligible for the NHS Healthy Start scheme.
If you are on certain government support – or if you’re under 18 years old and pregnant – you can get help towards your weekly shop when buying milk and some healthy foods. You would also be entitled to free Healthy Start vitamins.
If you are eligible, you will receive a pre-paid Healthy Start card, which will be topped up every 4 weeks with the following:
£4.25 for each week of pregnancy from 10 weeks onwards and for each child aged between 1 and 4 years old
£8.50 per week for each child aged under 1 year old
You can use your card at any shop that sells healthy food and milk, and that accepts Mastercards. This includes supermarkets, your local shop, pharmacies, markets or petrol stations.
You can use the card to buy:
- Plain liquid cow’s milk
- Fresh, frozen and tinned fruit and vegetables
- Fresh, dried and tinned pulses
- Infant formula milk based on cow’s milk
You can also use your card to collect:
Healthy Start vitamins – these support you during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Vitamin drops for babies and young children – these are suitable from birth to 4 years old
How to apply:
Visit https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply/ for a full list of eligibility criteria. To apply for Health Start, you need the following information:
Name
Address
Date of birth
National insurance number
Your baby’s due date (if you are pregnant)
Benefit award letter (if you’re over 18 years old) – make sure you enter the exact details shown on this
Make sure that your details are up to date with HMRC or DWP; you may wish to contact them to check or update your details before you apply.
TAP HERE TO APPLY FOR HEALTHY START
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