Category Archives: community pantry

Punk Poetry, Protest & Pantry news (August newsletter & Autumn what’s on)

Posted on August 12, 2025 by janifranck

It’s been a little while since we popped into your inbox – we’ve been quietly ticking along behind the scenes, taking some summer breaks, keeping the tea brewing, and the pantry shelves stocked every week!  As autumn edges towards us, … Continue reading →

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A Warm Welcome at Bitterne Station – Our First Friday Pantry at our new home!

Posted on May 11, 2025 by janifranck

On Friday, we opened the doors to our very first Community Pantry at Bitterne Station Hub – and what a heartwarming start it was. After a year of popping up at Board in the City CIC, we made the decision … Continue reading →

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Bunkerfest 2024 Recap – a community effort that raised over £1200!

Posted on October 8, 2024 by janifranck

Bunkerfest 2024 was a huge success, raising over £1200 for the Community Pantry – and we couldn’t have done it without you! The money raised (after event costs have been taken out) will go to funding our regular pop-up pantry … Continue reading →

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Kindness is a blessing – update from Gill (and Speedy)

Posted on July 6, 2024 by janifranck

Gill here with a report on Friday’s pantry – with gratitude to donors and volunteers. Today’s offerings included giant peppers, chocolate biscuits, and soup. Volunteers Ziggy, Abby, and others helped distribute groceries, and new visitors were welcomed. Appreciation was extended to Board in the City CIC for their work. The pantry welcomes visitors next week from 11am to 1pm. Continue reading →

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Pantry update by Gill – Friday 24 May ’24 at Board in the City

Posted on May 25, 2024 by janifranck

Gill here on Friday May 24th. Before even arriving at BitC I had pantry users approaching to ask if we open today . Today we had a warm colour theme going on, big juicy oranges, bright red beef steak tomatoes, shiny … Continue reading →

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