Flackwell Heath Community Pantry
In November 2022, we launched the Flackwell Heath Community Pantry. We believe no one should go hungry and thanks to the generosity of our church family, volunteers, donors and grant funders, we have been able to offer food and essential supplies free of charge to anyone living in, or connected with, Flackwell Heath.
Over the past four years, we have been privileged to support many individuals and families, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped make the Community Pantry such a valued part of our community.
As the world around us has changed, so too has the funding available to us. The grants and external financial support that helped establish and sustain the Pantry are no longer available, and we have been carefully considering how we can ensure this ministry remains sustainable for the years ahead.
To help secure the Pantry's future, and allow us to continue to help as many people as possible, we have introduced a number of changes from September 2026.
About the Community Pantry
The Community Pantry is open fortnightly - every other Thursday from 8.30am-10.30am, from 3 September 2026
The Community Pantry is now open every two weeks rather than every week. This change will help us make the best use of our resources and funding, while continuing to provide meaningful support to those who use the Community Pantry.A small contribution after the first two months per visit
The first two months will continue to be free for everyone using the Pantry, whether they are joining us for the first time or are existing members. After two months, we will ask members to make a £5 contribution per visit. In return, they will be able to choose food and essential household items worth approximately £40–£45. Every contribution will go directly back into the Community Pantry, helping us purchase food and supplies so that we can continue serving our community for years to come.Regular catch-up conversations
After six months, Community Pantry members will be invited to have an informal catch-up conversation with a member of the Pantry team. These conversations are not an assessment or a review of eligibility. They are simply an opportunity for us to get to know people better, understand how things are going, and explore whether there are any additional support, advice or local services that may be helpful alongside the Community Pantry. If someone continues to use the Pantry, these conversations will take place every six months.
To find out more, email admin@ccfh.org.uk
