Not-for-profit community social supermarket and cafe with heavily discounted food for members, with free bread, fruit and vegetables.
The Nest is back at TopClub, Littlemoor on Tuesday 29 December, with the affordable food shop and cafe open for anyone who needs it. It's a not-for-profit collection of community social supermarkets and a cafe run by volunteers and supported by local businesses, and it works on a membership model: you sign up and then buy heavily discounted food for as long as you need it, and you may have to prove eligibility to become a Member. You can self-refer or be referred by a partner organisation.
It's one of four kinds of food project run by Help and Kindness across Dorset to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, and prices are typically 50-75% cheaper than usual. The organisation has grown to over 1,600 members, mostly families and individuals in Westham and Littlemoor who struggle week on week to make ends meet rather than people in crisis. There's also a social cafe at the Westham branch with member discounts.
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Donations to local food projects have fallen as people are unable to give as much as they used to, while more families and older people miss meals every week. On the day, you can get two bags of shopping for £3.50, or individuals can get 10 items for £3.50, and families get 15 items for £5, with free bread, fruit and vegetables on top.
