Our pantry is a membership food club that also helps connect people to wider community support.

Food Pantries were designed to give dignity back to people who are struggling in food poverty by redirecting food that supermarkets were sending to landfill.

Anyone who lives in the relevant postcodes are able to become a member.  

Across the city, pantries help build community, encourage friendships, and support people in managing the cost of living.

North End Pantry and Hilsea Pantry is a membership club open to anyone who lives in PO2 or PO3.

No need to book in advance, just turn up on the day.

We don't require people to prove their income or bring a referral voucher.

We do ask people to complete a short registration form on your first visit to become a member, then you can come any further weeks you like.

The items available vary from week to week, but always include a good range of staple foods and household goods, including bread, toiletries and fresh fruit and veg.

Items are sourced from local supermarkets including food they no longer wish to sell, and subsidised food purchased by our volunteers from members’ fees.   

The cost is £5 per visit, and in return members choose 10 items of food and household items you want most at a low, discounted price.

Members take away a lot more than £5 worth of food – on average the value is at least £20 per visit!

You'll also have choice about which items you receive, so you can select what you need most each week.