Community Groceries

As millions of families are struggling with the cost of the weekly shop, we couldn’t stand by and do nothing so we are playing our part in providing access to fresh and affordable food, whilst also sharing Jesus’ love with members.

Community Groceries are all about bridging the gap between food banks and surplus. Using surplus food fresh from local supermarkets, as well as food we purchase, our groceries make the cost of the weekly shop more affordable. Members can come and shop from just £5 per visit – saving up to £20 per shop – getting all the food they need for their family.

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About our groceries

Our first store opened in Sharston in September 2020, and was quickly helping almost 1,000 local residents with their shopping. Since then, we’ve opened over 20 more groceries around the UK and by the end of 2024, over 68,000 members had signed up since day one to get our help with putting food on the table.

But it’s about more than food. We also provide members with free wrap-around support and access to courses including debt management support, cooking classes, Alpha courses, plus many more. And it’s all done in partnership with local churches. As members come in store to shop, we share about the love and hope of Jesus in word and action and invite them to church, and we’re seeing lives transformed by the gospel. Churches are growing and are launching new services to fit in all the new grocery members as more and more people want to find out about Jesus!

Lives transformed

We met our member Claire in store in Sharston, and as she got to know the team rediscovered Jesus’ love for her.

When we first met Sarah, she was struggling with depression and anxiety. She felt alone and was worrying about money. Now she says, ‘Jesus means everything to me. I’m a completely different person now.’