If you live on the Isle of Wight and are struggling to make ends meet, do consider joining a Community Pantry.
There are four Community Pantries on the Island, which are free to join.
Anyone can use them to top up their weekly shop – you don’t need to be on benefits. Join a pantry and for £5 a week, receive over £15 worth of food.
You don’t need a referral, contact your nearest pantry directly to join.
East Cowes Community Pantry
Community Spirited, Vectis Road, East Cowes, PO32 6HN
01983 296592
Opening hours:
Tuesday, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Ventnor Community Pantry (pictured)
Baby Box, Victoria Street, Ventnor, PO38 1EJ
07961 959003
Opening hours:
Tuesday 3pm to 6pm
Saturday 11am to 2pm
Ryde Community Pantry
Oakfield CE Primary School, Appley Road, Ryde, PO33 1NE
01983 563732
Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
3.00pm to 4.30pm
Newport Community Pantry
The Pyle Street Pantry, 98 Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1UH.
[email protected]
Opening hours:
Wednesday 11am to 1pm
The Isle of Wight council Website has more information about other help with food, such as Isle of Wight Foodbank, Ventnor Community Foodbank and more.
