Food Pantry
Food Pantry
Phoenix Enterprise Centre Food Pantry
Our local food pantry was started in July 2020 by volunteers to help people in Copeland access food during the Covid-19 pandemic and operated out of the Cleator Moor Civic Hall.
Since 2021 the Food Pantry has been operating from one of the business units within Phoenix Enterprise Centre (PEC). This was only supposed to be a short-term project, but as there continues to be a need in the community we have continued to offer the necessary support.
With financial backing through a local and national funding initiative, a PEC-employed Food Pantry Coordinator and our fantastic team of volunteers continue to organise this food service for residents in the former Copeland areas. The Food Pantry team gather weekly to source, pack and deliver food parcels to people who require our help.
The Food Pantry has remained an essential helpline to people and their families throughout the Copeland area. The people we support regularly rely on PEC’s Food Pantry for food and the basic essentials due to a variety of personal circumstances. This need has been further exacerbated due to the current cost-of-living crisis in the United Kingdom.
All our customers work together with our Advice and Guidance team towards securing a better financial situation for themselves and their families with some help from our partner agencies, such as Whitehaven, Egremont & District Credit Union, Citizens Advice Copeland and the Department for Work and Pensions DWP
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How you can help
Now more than ever, we are looking for help from local businesses, organisations, and YOU. You can help Phoenix Enterprise Centres Food Pantry by donating via our website so we can continue to support our local community.
Breakfast Cereal Appeal
As families continue to navigate challenging times, the demand for basic necessities has increased significantly.
Our Food Pantry is dedicated to ensuring no one in our local community goes hungry, but we need your help!
How you can help:
- Donate Breakfast Cereal: Please consider donating boxes of breakfast cereal. Any brand or cereal type is welcome.
- Spread the Word: Share this appeal with friends, family, and social networks. The more people who know about our needs, the more help we can gather.
- Monetary Donations: If you prefer, you can make a monetary donation that will be used to purchase breakfast cereal and other essential food items for the Food Pantry.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Access Food Pantry Support
If you are finding it hard to afford shopping every week, the Phoenix Enterprise Centre Food Pantry might be able to offer help.
Get in touch with our Advice & Guidance team who will assess your needs and work with you towards a sustainable solution.
