The Pantry model is really conducive to new relationships and friendships. Seeing people week after week, getting to know one another and discussing local issues with each other generates real power, camaraderie and togetherness.

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The element of choice is really important. It can be very hard to feel dignified and positive if you are receiving a pre-packed parcel that someone else has chosen.  We all have things we do or don’t like in our shopping, and are all accustomed to being able to make those choices. The Pantry approach recognises how important that is.

 

We have an awesome team of volunteers who regularly give their time to serve the community, some of our faithful volunteers are pictured above.

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TO USE THE PANTRY:

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For more details people can go to yourlocalpantry.co.uk/what-is-a-pantry/ Membership costs £5.00 a visit and for that people can choose at least 10 items from our range, with the average basket cost exceeding £15!  

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The quickest way for anyone, ideally from the PO4 area, wishing to become a member is by following this link www.yourlocalpantry.co.uk/pantry-listings/portsmouth-st-mag-s-pantry/ and signing up from there. 

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OPENING TIMES:  

• Monday 3.00pm-4.30pm

• Tuesday 4.00pm-5.30pm  

• Wednesday 10.00am-11.30am

 

If you would like further information about ways of supporting the Pantry, please email pantry@stmagscc.uk, God bless.​

 Food that you can donate:

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• Cereals

• Crisps

• Puddings (rice pudding and tinned fruit)

• Tinned tomatoes, tinned sweetcorn, tinned peas

• Tinned potatoes

• Tinned soup (and packet soup)

• Pasta and pasta sauce

• Jars of curry sauce (non branded always a good choice)

• Tinned meat

• Tinned tuna

• Tinned vegetables

• UHT milk

• Long life apple/orange juice

    Contact:     Sue Lynes 023 94 351 995  email :  pantry@stmagscc.uk