Helping Whittlesey began in 2018 the creation of a Facebook page by Deborah and Anna in response to Whittlesey community needs – helping the local community to relieve hard times. Due to other commitments Deborah stepped down, leaving Anna to carry on the good work. We have now become a registered charity (Charity No. 1205448), opening a community pantry in September 2023, with future plans for a community food garden, a re-use and repair centre, and to provide related social support and education. It’s also a platform where we will continue to support local charities and share local news and events that may be beneficial to others.
The community pantry is open to everyone! Providing perfectly edible food that would otherwise have gone to landfill, to anyone who can use it! Since opening in 2018 we have prevented 51.11 tonnes of perfectly edible food waste (and flowers) from going to landfill!
Coming in 2025,our rent and return service will rent out items that you may need for just a few days, such as garden furniture, carpet cleaners, party equipment, and more!
In partnership with Coates primary school, the community cabin is open to anyone, adult’s & kids (not just Coates school kids). We have babies, children, teens & ladies and men’s items available!
Helping Whittlesey have applied to get a community garden. This will be passed to a local youth group where the children can be in charge of organising and setting it up, maintaining it and enjoying its produce – spilling into the pantry if needed.
Helping Whittlesey & The Community Pantry is only possible thanks to supportive local businesses and organisations. Alongside the fantastic volunteers, the following partners have provided resources, funding and time.
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