Food Pantry
The Centre’s Food Pantry supports people experiencing food insecurity by providing low-cost food and essential items while addressing financial issues through holistic support.
The Food Pantry offers dignity by lowering the financial barriers to providing food, offering choice and supporting healthy change.
Bromley by Bow Centre, Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm. Only Food Pantry members can access the service
Our Food Pantry supports residents who are aged 65+ or 50+ with a disability and who have an E3 or E14 postcode
Food Pantry
Watch our video on the Food Pantry, where you’ll hear from members and volunteers about the health and social benefits of accessing the Pantry
Food Pantry Members can choose up to 20 items of food and household essentials by paying a £5 membership fee per visit for up to six-months.
Items available in the Food Pantry vary from week to week, including ambient, fresh, chilled and frozen food as well as non-food items.
Membership also includes support access to onsite services and activities as well as support to access other local organisations based on individual need.
Members receive financial advice from the Centre’s social welfare team, including an assessment of household finances to ensure income and/or benefits are maximised, and outgoings are as low as possible.
Please complete this form if you want to be added to the Pantry waiting list. If you are eligible, the Pantry team will be in touch to arrange an induction.
A paper form can be collected from the reception desk at the Bromley by Bow Centre’s Welcome Hub.
