Members Newsletter | Issue 2
Celebrating with Co-op and Your Local Pantry
‘Everyone should be able to eat good food. That’s why Co-op has teamed up with Your Local Pantry to help people enjoy big meals on smaller budgets.’
– Co-op, November 2022
Peckham Pantry was part of the Co-op and Your Local Pantry community day which highlighted why we need pantries, the importance of good affordable food and choice.
Peckham Pantry staff, ambassadors and members worked exceptionally hard to make sure the day went well. They took time out to share with the media how our Pantry works and why they are proud to be part of a food service that gives people choice, affordability and dignity. All which fits into Pecan’s ethos of Kindness, Belief and Hope.
Big Zuu joined the party
Across from Peckham Pantry is Leyton Square Park where there was live cooking and activities for everyone. Even in the rain the fun continued. A big highlight was Big Zuu live cooking and simultaneously chatting and making the audience laugh – all while he prepared a delicious greens and cheese pasta dish. Follow Big Zuu’s Instagram for the latest updates, recipes and blogs.
Blog: Co-op partners with Your Local Pantry to bring communities together around food
We are Two Years Old
At the end of October Peckham Pantry, Peckham Park Road shop, turned two years-old, and the following week we held a birthday party in the shop. Members were able to have a hot or cold drink, delicious snacks and conversation before they shopped. The social area was very popular, so now tea and coffee is available at the Pantry.
Join Our New Peckham Pantry Steering Group
We’re excited to set up a new Peckham Pantry Steering Group. All members who want to be more involved with the pantry are welcome to join.
Would you like to have a say in how the pantry delivers its service and help us make decisions? Are you keen to share your ideas about how we approach the community element of our pantry? Then please come and join the steering group!
To join or for any questions, please speak to us at the pantry, or contact Pecan’s Community Engagement Officer Flora on 07929 999 006.
BBC Food - £1 Dinners
Pecan's New Community Project ...
Pecan Christmas Cards are now available to buy in Peckham Pantry* from Monday 5 December.
Online Orders: Online orders can be made via the unique Pecan webshop here.
Orders can also be made by phone on 01227 811642 and all major cards are accepted.
Christmas Cards £5 per pack of 10 cards | e-cards £1.00 per addressee | Christmas Accessories £1-£9
* Peckham Park Road shop
Give a Gift of Hope Christmas campaign aims to raise £40,000 towards Pecan and Southwark Foodbank to ensure we can be here for the community, Christmas, 2023 and beyond.
Vacancies
If you would like to become a Pantry Ambassador then contact us at:
email: pantry@pecan.org.uk
tel: 020 7277 7075.
website: www.pecan.org.uk/peckham-pantry
