Inverclyde Council, GB reduces food insecurity while cutting waste with community pantry

Inverclyde Council, GB Community Food Pantry Cutting Waste

The Pantry in Greenock stocks surplus produce, canned foods, and household supplies from regional producers. Local residents pay a £1 yearly membership fee and £2.50 per week for supplies worth up to £15 in items. The council provided shop space and allocated Future Jobs trainees for remodeling work. Project partner Inverclyde Community Development Trust handles day-to-day operations along with job training and volunteer opportunities at The Pantry.

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Inverclyde Council, GB

Unitary authority in Scotland

United Kingdom