By Vivienne Wilson
Once again, we’ll be collecting food and toiletries for Govanhill People’s Pantry at CommsCamp Scotland. Look for the collection table when you arrive, which will be set up, ready to receive donations.
The People’s Pantry in Govanhill enables its members to buy a weekly shop with a value up to £30 for £4 per week. Annual membership costs £6. Govanhill is the most diverse neighbourhood in Scotland. A community consultation carried out by Govanhill Baths Community Trust a few years ago received responses in 52 different languages.
The most popular items are fresh fruit and vegetables, dried foods and toiletries. There are also chilled and frozen foods, which vary from week to week. Most stock is provided by Fareshare, a food redistribution charity and by local supermarkets, food providers and growers.
Donations of items such as toiletries or tins of tomatoes and beans would be very much appreciated as stocks of these items can run low. Please do not donate home cooked items such as home baking as the Pantry is not allowed to accept these items.
The People’s Pantry is fully subscribed and has become a much valued and well used facility in Govanhill. It is operated by Govanhill Baths Community Trust with both paid employees and volunteers serving the local community.If you would like to know more about the People’s Pantry or would like to donate food rather than bring products to CommsCamp Scotland, please visit their website: Govanhill People’s Pantry – Govanhill Baths
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