The Pantry logo, part of the Hub services for West Wickham, Shirley and Croydon.

The Pantry

We believe everybody should have access to good food. The Pantry is a place where people struggling in this cost of living crisis can obtain some food items for a much lower cost.

Pantry aisle with canned foods and noodle packages on shelves, including Green Pea and Noodles.
Apply to Join the Pantry

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How it works:

Pantry clients pay £5 for a weekly visit and can choose items worth approximately £15.

You can register to use the Pantry if you are on benefits, Universal Credit or just have a low income and you’re struggling to make ends meet. Simply fill in the application form and a member of the Pantry team will contact you on how to book your weekly slot.

We couldn’t run The Pantry without the generous donations from our supporters. Donations can be brought to the church and left at our Pantry donation points.

Donations we can Accept:

  • Breakfast Cereals 

  • Tea and Coffee 

  • Tinned Fish 

  • Pasta (500g) 

  • Pasta Sauces 

  • Tinned Fruit 

  • Tinned Vegetables 

  • Condiments 

  • Cakes and Desserts 

  • Cleaning Products (no bleach)

Thank you for your continued support!

we can’t Accept:

  • Medications (including cough sweets, throat lozenges, etc) 

  • Alcohol 

  • Items with expired ‘use by’ or ‘sell by’ dates 

  • Open items

  • Cleaning products containing bleach

  • Pet food and accessories.

Why not Support the Pantry while you shop online?

This is an easy way to support The Pantry at no cost to yourself! All you have to do is sign up and when you shop online with any of the brands listed, they will send us a small donation. Plus if you use this link, they will double your first £5 raised. Thanks for all your help!

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