Registered charity no. 1219477
Food, essentials and a helping hand for Warwickshire households
Feeding Warwickshire is a new local charity working to prevent and relieve poverty across the county. We are taking on Lillington Community Pantry, which has helped local people with affordable food, essentials and advice since 2022.
- £6 for a weekly shop
- Thu & Fri open 11am to 3pm
- Since 2022 serving Lillington
About us
Tackling food poverty close to home
Rising costs mean that more families, older people and people living alone in Warwickshire are struggling to afford the basics. Feeding Warwickshire was set up to make sure they have somewhere to turn.
Our purpose, for the public benefit, is to prevent or relieve poverty in Warwickshire. In particular, we:
- provide emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need
- offer support, and point people towards information and advice services that can help
Our first project is Lillington Community Pantry in Leamington Spa, which has been running for four years. We want to keep it open, keep it welcoming and build on what it does well.
Lillington Community Pantry
A friendly, membership-based food shop for people in Lillington and the surrounding area who are finding it hard to make ends meet.
What you can get
For £6 a visit, members choose their own shopping from a wide range of subsidised food and essentials, including:
- store-cupboard staples such as tins, pasta, rice and cereal
- chilled and frozen food
- fresh fruit and vegetables
- toiletries and cleaning products (for a small extra cost)
The pantry opened in spring 2022, run by Feed The Hungry UK in partnership with Warwickshire County Council. Feeding Warwickshire is now taking on responsibility for it so that it can continue to serve the community.
How to join
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Get in touch
Call or email us to ask to join. You can refer yourself, or be referred by your GP, school, social worker or another organisation.
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Complete your membership
We'll invite you to the pantry to fill in a short application with one of our team, and tell you beforehand if you need to bring any documents.
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Start shopping
You'll get a membership card and can shop once a week. Each shop costs £6.
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Renew if you need to
Membership lasts six months and can be renewed.
More than food
The pantry is a place to get a hot drink, have a friendly chat and find other support, including advice on benefits, debt and money. On pantry days you can also get help from:
- Citizens Advice
- The Clothes Bank
- Other local support services
Visit
Opening times and location
Open
Thursdays and Fridays
11am to 3pm
Where
Lillington Community PantryWarwickshire Adult and Community Learning Centre
Pound Lane, Lillington
Leamington Spa CV32 7RT
Other help
Need help today?
If the pantry isn't open or isn't right for you, these services can help people in Warwickshire.
- Food banks in Warwickshire Find emergency food support near you.
- Other community pantries Pantries in other parts of the county.
- Warwickshire Local Welfare Scheme Emergency help with essentials for people in crisis.
- Citizens Advice South Warwickshire Free, confidential advice on benefits, debt and more.
Support us
Help us keep the shelves full
We are a young charity and every bit of help makes a difference. You could:
- Volunteer on pantry days, stocking shelves, welcoming members or making the tea
- Donate food, toiletries or household essentials
- Partner with us as a local business, funder or community group
If you'd like to get involved, please get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.
Contact
Get in touch
To join the pantry, volunteer, donate or ask a question, contact us by phone or email.
Phone
Post
Feeding WarwickshirePound Lane Learning Centre
Pound Lane, Leamington Spa
Warwickshire CV32 7RT