Community food provision

For residents who may be experiencing some financial challenges, there are many options to receive extra support.

Community Food Stores provide access to good quality, affordable food at a fraction of the price of a normal supermarket. Members of the food clubs can buy a range of fresh, dried, canned food, toiletries and household goods. 

We currently have two Community Food Stores in the Borough of Great Yarmouth. With a proof of address, you can become a member of either Sally's Store in Great Yarmouth town, or Shrublands Community Food Club in Gorleston. Unlike food banks, Community Food Stores give you the choice of what you buy, like corner shops.

We partner with Sally's Store and Shrublands Community Food Club to help members get the help they need.

In Great Yarmouth, the Salvation Army run Sally's Store, a community food store which is open to all residents living in NR30 postcodes.

Sally's Store offers fresh, frozen, prepackaged or tinned food and household products at a cheaper price than at the supermarket, but there may be a smaller range.

To become a member, bring your proof of address to their team at Peggotty Road Community Centre, Peggotty Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3EF.

Opening times:

Monday: 10am - 12pm
Tuesday: 10am - 12pm
Wednesday: 10am - 12pm
Thursday: 10am - 12pm
Friday: 10am - 12pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

In Gorleston, Shrublands Trust run Shrublands Community Food Club at Shrublands Youth and Adult Centre. The Food Club is open to all Gorleston residents to join, with proof of address and £4 annual membership. Find out more on their website (opens new window) or pop along.

Opening Times:  

Monday: 10am - 12pm

Tuesday: 10am - 12pm

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 6pm - 8pm

Friday: 10am - 12pm

Saturday: 10am - 12pm

Sunday: Closed

If you are in hardship, please contact our customer support line on 0808 196 2236. From there we will be able to assess your situation and either refer you to a Food Bank or address your needs with support, advice and sign-posting to other support agencies.

The Great Yarmouth Community Hub and other referral agencies enrolled in the Crisis Referral Scheme can complete crisis referral vouchers for the following food banks in the Borough of Great Yarmouth:

• Belton Church Pantry
• Caister Community Larder
• Flegg Area Foodbank
• The Salvation Army in Great Yarmouth
• The Well/Shepherds Purse Pantry at Gorleston Baptist Church

For more information on the Yarmouth and Magdalen Foodbanks, please see their website (opens new window).