Our Projects
The Stores
Our community store, is designed to help people move on from our free emergency food support.
Launched in June 2026, the one-year pilot project will provide an affordable, supplementary food shop.
It will also offer practical information such as budgeting and wellbeing guidance, and a welcoming space for registered foodbank members or those in temporary accommodation.
A selection of fresh, tinned, chilled and frozen goods will be available at The Stores. Our registered members can also choose to pre-pay for their weekly top-up shop.
They can also seek guidance from our Support Coaches or other community organisations on matters such as health and finances, or simply call in for a cuppa and a natter.
Members attending the opening event told us that the experience made them feel like they were actually shopping and not at a foodbank. They felt the fresh food and vegan options were a bonus, and they appreciated having products they hadn’t been able to treat themselves to for a long time.
Joao said:
“I love the variety and choice, and I will definitely be back as this will be really good for me.”
The Stores opens every Wednesday with the support of Newquay Foodbank’s volunteer team, Age UK Cornwall staff, and external partners such as FareShare South West and Your Local Pantry.
Project lead, Fliss Pearce, said:
“It is important [at Newquay Foodbank] to see people who have needed our help take steps towards regaining their independence through a wraparound approach that begins with a dignified shopping experience.
Our staff work with visitors to our foodbank and those making referrals for support.
We now have almost 70 people registered to use The Stores.
To fund this ongoing provision, people can still donate directly to our Crowdfunder at crowdfunder.co.uk/p/newquays-community-pantry.