Our latest Good Food Pantry brings affordable, quality food options to Thurnscoe

Barnsley’s newest Good Food Pantry will officially open its doors in Thurnscoe on Monday 2 June, making it easier for local people to access quality food no matter their budget.

Located at St Helen’s Church Hall, High Street, Thurnscoe, this is the latest Good Food Pantry to open its doors in Barnsley and will be a great addition to the Good Food Pantry network which now has nine sites across the borough.

This space has been made possible by the dedicated church team and volunteers, with support from Barnsley Council.

The Good Food Pantry St Helen’s will offer the local community good-quality food at heavily discounted prices. It will be open to the public every Monday from 10am to 12pm.

Good Food Pantries provide a sustainable and affordable food offer for local residents, forming part of the wider community support and activities our teams offer. 

Food suppliers used by these pantries offer surplus food which would have otherwise gone to waste. This means that members will be able to make big savings on their food bills while helping us to reduce food waste, supporting our Sustainable Barnsley ambitions.

Pantries don’t make a profit, with money made from sales being used to cover the costs of running these spaces, including buying varied good food to choose from.

The opening of the Good Food Pantry at Thurnscoe is one of the many community events and activities kicking off ‘Love Where You Live Week’ – our week-long celebration of community pride, volunteering, and getting involved where you live. From the 2 to 8 June there are plenty of events and activities taking place across Barnsley, and so many ways to get stuck in – find out more at barnsley.gov.uk/LoveWhereYouLive.

Cllr Wendy Cain, Cabinet Spokesperson for Public Health and Communities, said: “We know that many people are having issues due to the current cost of living, and in Barnsley we’re committed to supporting those households and residents who need it. As part of this support, our Good Food Pantries provide sustainable and affordable food to local communities and are open to all. The new opening at St Helen’s is a fantastic addition to the Good Food Pantries we have across the borough, making it easier for local households and families to access affordable, quality food.”

To learn more about how we’re helping everyone in Barnsley thrive and the support that’s available for residents across the borough, please visit our More Money in Your Pocket webpage.

To find a Good Food Pantry near you, please visit our Eat Good Feel Good webpage.