We have set up a volunteer led initiative, community food store where Larder members are given access to groceries through a process that promotes dignity and affordability. To provide the relief of poverty through dignified access to the residents of Largs. Fairlie and Skelmorlie. The advancement of health through the supply of free dental hygiene products and free feminine hygiene products to reduce period poverty. The advancement of environmental improvement by reducing food waste.
Project Description
We would like to supply our members with two free shops in the winter months as well as provide a free ticket to a soup and sandwich event taking place in February/March 2026. We would like to provide more soup making vegetables in the winter months and a bigger supply of fresh produce.
30 members approx in one week = 60 free shops at £4 = £240
30 members approx in one week X £5 Ticket to soup and sandwich event = £150
30 members approx in one week X soup pack at approx. £1.50 = £45 X 4 months January to April = £180
Provision of homemade meals from a local supplier for trial period of three months at £2 per meal = £420
Location: North Ayrshire was found to have a high level of poverty which included pockets of it in Largs, Skelmorlie and Fairlie. The Larder was set up with their help under the banner of North Ayrshire Fairer Foods.
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