Sharing Life Trust are collaborating with SOFEA, a charity based in Didcot, to bring a Community Larder to Thame. Read on to find out more.
What is Community Larder?
It is a membership scheme open to anyone (no means testing), aimed at providing an affordable way to access healthy staple food, reduce food waste and improve the wellbeing of residents in the local area.
Where does the food come from?
SOFEA have a long-established operation collecting and distributing surplus food from supermarkets in partnership with Fareshare, the national charity working to reduce food waste. All food supplied is within ‘use by’ date.
Where will the Community Larder be?
The Larder will be based in Thame and held in the main hall at Christchurch URC/Methodist church in the upper High Street.
When and how often will it operate?
The Larder will be open every Thursday afternoon from 2.30p.m. to 4.30p.m., including a free community café.
How do I join?
Individuals and couples can join for £8.66 per month payable by direct debit. Benefits include:
• An invitation to attend the Larder Hub and community café each week
• A choice of up to 10 items of food plus free additional fruit and vegetables
• An opportunity to pre-order boxes that can be made up for collection
• An invitation to Members only events
• Newsletters and information will be available on healthy eating and nutrition
Families can join for £17.32 per month payable by direct debit. Benefits include
• The same as for individuals and couples but with up to 20 items of food
BECAUSE OF THE CURRENT COVID19 (CORONAVIRUS) EMERGENCY, AN INITIAL FREE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMUNITY LARDER IS BEING OFFERED. TO EXPRESS AN INTEREST OR FIND OUT MORE, PLEASE USE THE CONTACT FORM ON THE COMMUNITY LARDER PAGE OF THE WEBSITE www.sharinglifetrust.org OR
TELEPHONE THE SHARING LIFELINE FREE ON 0300 201 0212 or 07541 299010.
