West Norwood’s Community Shop is an acclaimed social enterprise utilizing surplus food offered by sellers and food producers to support more powerful neighborhoods through a unique ‘three space’ design.
Three space design
Perry Tole of the Community Shop said: “Community Shop utilizes surplus food offered by a few of the UK’s leading sellers and food producers to build self-confidence, offer individuals function and support more powerful neighborhoods through our special ‘three space’ design:
- Community store – a location offering fantastic food at deeply reduced rates on high street brand names.The Community Shop likewise battles hygiene hardship by offering economical cleansing items, toiletries, family pet food etc.
- Community center – a location to end up being the very best variation of you, make connections, discover and check out. The Hub uses life-altering knowing and advancement programs.
- Community kitchen area – a location to consume, take pleasure in and commemorate food. Children consume here totally free throughout the school vacations.
“Each space plays a distinct role, but together they empower individuals and communities to build their own positive and sustainable future.”
Cllr David Amos, Lambeth Council Cabinet Member for Finance and Cost of Living, said
“Community Shops’ membership model, offering people facing the cost of living crisis a hand up, not a hand out, has been proving to be successful and sustainable in Lambeth for seven years.”
Joining the Community Shop neighborhood
Membership is totally free and open up to those who live in your area and are in invoice of a way evaluated advantage (e.g. JSA, ESA, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support). People can accompany recommendations from neighborhood and statutory organisations or call the shop to self-refer to the service.
All employee are paid staff members, not volunteers – however there is an internship program.
More info
- Community Shop Lambeth, West Norwood, London, SE27 9PA Home | The Company Shop Group. The shop has actually remained in West Norwood considering that 2016 and is the 2nd oldest of 10 Community Shops throughout the UK.
- Lambeth’s cost of living crisis pages list practical and financial backing for homeowners who are affected with increasing expenses of living consisting of advantages recommendations, warm areas, food coupons, Council Tax assistance, energy conserving suggestions, help entering work and more. You can discover more info at www.lambeth.gov.uk/cost-living-crisis-support
[This article first appeared on Love Lambeth]
