The Community Pantry can be found in the Lucky House carpark on Latheron Lane. It’s a small sage coloured shed, which is checked daily by our small band of volunteers. The main aim of the pantry is to prevent food going to waste, whilst at the same time providing a helping hand to anyone needing a little support.
The Pantry is, for the most part, stocked with surplus produce from Tesco via Fareshare Scotland and the the Foodiverse app. Largely fruit veg and bread, these items are restocked whenever food is available. We also get food donations from individuals, the Parish Hub, local shops and visitors. So if you see a camper van parked up at the pantry, they are probably clearing out their overstock of tinned soup before they return home.
Tesco also collect donations at the entrance, for local causes including the Pantry. Usually canned or dried foods and toiletries.Over the summer and autumn, local gardeners have also used the pantry to rehome any surplus seedlings and produce, e.g. homegrown fruit and veg. You might have a glut and someone else will be glad of it.
If you have spare to share then you can leave it in the Pantry, but please make sure any packets/ tins are in date and unopened. All items in the Pantry are free for anyone who can make good use of them. We just ask that you take only what you need. The Pantry is all about not letting good food go to waste.
If you are a person who hates waste and want to use the pantry, please do. If you want to and are able, you could perhaps bring something to donate next time you visit.
Most of the fruit and veg we get is loose so please do bring a bag with you.
Any queries or if you would like to be one of our pantry volunteers, then please contact Gill at gill@ullapoolcommunity.org or call in at the New Broom.