Epsom Pantry is a welcoming community hub built around food, offering affordable and healthy food, access to information and support, and opportunities to volunteer and learn new skills. Opening in May 2022, the Pantry had 125 active members by the end of 2022. Our first survey of Pantry members, six months in, shows that very good progress has already been made on nearly all the core outcomes, aimed at increasing members’ financial resilience, improving their health and wellbeing, and strengthening local support networks.
