Coxhoe and Area Community Pantry and Foodbank

We aim to distribute food which would have otherwise gone to waste, although is still fresh to eat.  Using food collected every week from our generous providers Fareshare, the Co-Op and more recently Sainsbury’s at Sedgefield, we will prepare a weekly menu of items available (this will no doubt vary every week) and invite our customers to come along to Coxhoe Village Hall at the specified times and choose food from, which will help keep them energised and nourished. As our menu of foodstuffs will be ever changing customers will find out what is available on their visit. The system will operate whereby customers will be able to choose a specified number of items from each section of the menu to prepare a package of goods tailored to suit them.

All we ask in return is that, if the customer is able, then they make a cash donation, in order to help support our future sustainability. We understand that not everyone is able to do this.  We also request that our customers respect our volunteers who are doing their best to deliver a fit for purpose service to help whoever we can.

Although people can attend at any time during the opening hours, coronavirus secure measures must be followed at all times. Volunteer drivers may also be on hand to support residents with food deliveries, if they cannot access the Village Hall themselves.

Would you like to help us?

The operation of the Community Pantry and Foodbank,  is dependent on our team of volunteers who will assist in its effective and efficient operation. We need volunteers on Monday mornings and Thursday evenings, and sometimes at other times too. We need help in our store cupboard making sure donations are logged in and filling up bags for our customers, and for reception type roles making sure everyone gets a great welcome. If you would like to help out in anyway or would like further information please contact the Village Hall by email at pantry@coxhoevillagehall.com

Community Pantry and Foodbank Vision, Mission Statement and Values

We have set out the vision, mission statement and values of the community pantry as follows:

Vision

Everyone in Coxhoe and its surrounding area will have access to good food and by alleviating food wastage we will all help to protect the environment.

Mission

Working for the benefit of our community, we will work with partners and stakeholders to offer a fit for purpose volunteer operated food resource centre, sourcing and sharing surplus affordable food with those currently experiencing food insecurities, and enabling everyone involved to help our environment by supporting a reduction in food waste

Values

Compassion in all interactions and activities – demonstrating inclusivity, commitment, respect, honesty, reliability and prudence

Appreciation of every contribution – whether from volunteers and their diverse talents, partners and their services, or donations offered – and actively listening, learning and responding to evolving needs to ensure our service is fit for purpose and sustainable

Accountability – we will be transparent and maintain the public trust through the efficient and effective use and stewardship of the resources entrusted to us, and we are mindful that our mission is accomplished through the generosity of others

Commitment – to providing a fit for purpose, ever evolving and sustainable service to meet the needs of our local community and effectively utilise community support to sustain our work

Protection of our environment wherever we can by helping prevent food wastage

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