How it works
Have you been affected by the rising cost of living? Would you like your food budget to stretch further? Do you want to help save food from waste? COME AND JOIN OUR COMMUNITY LARDER!
Our Larders offer a membership service that provides access to surplus groceries at discounted rates. We are open to EVERYONE but we are committed to getting food to those in our communities impacted by the increasing cost of living.
Why do I pay to use the Larder?
Over 90% of the food we supply is sourced from Fareshare. We pay for it, including the fruit and veg that we distribute for free with your shop. We can't choose what we receive; it's all about what is surplus. You will find fresh, chilled and frozen choices at the Larders. To supplement this provision, we also buy store cupboard items at full price from local supermarkets.
We also work with local businesses helping to keep food waste in our area as low as possible.
What is a community larder?
A membership programme that provides access to surplus groceries (chilled, frozen, store cupboard items and fruit and vegetables) at discounted rates.
The larders are run by volunteers who are committed to getting affordable food to our communities.
Who can join?
We are available to anyone who wants to prevent food waste and save money.
We encourage members that are shopping to prevent food from waste to focus on the perishable items.
Where and when?
snvb Community Larders currently operate in Roade and Towcester.
Roade
Mondays from 1.30 to 2.15pm
Towcester
Wednesday 4.15 to 7pm
Thursday 10 to 11.15am
Please note: We have a cafe area at Towcester so a queuing token system is in operation.
Follow us on Facebook for updates and details of our pop up sessions!
How it works
You are welcome to do one paid test shop before paying your annual fee. Please complete the sign up form and pop along to a session. A volunteer will show you around and explain how everything works!
Once joined, members can shop at Roade or Towcester (but only once per week) and choose from our varied selection of goods.
Please bring your own bags!
Please note: All items are subject to availability and some quantity restrictions may apply.
Membership benefits
You will have access to pop up larders. Please follow us on social media for alerts.
What does it cost?
£15 Annual Larder Membership
(One per household)
£6 for 10 points
£12 for 22 points
Or if you attend every week, why not pay monthly to save even more money?
£20 per month for 10 points
£40 per month for 22 points
Restrictions may apply on certain foods to ensure fair distribution to all members.
Full membership details and T&Cs here.
Support the Larder
The Larders pride ourselves on helping our neighbours when in need as a result we continue to seek donations and funding to secure free membership for those who may find that a barrier.
If you are a business and would like to donate food please contact us.
How do I pay?
We accept cash or card during the Larder sessions.
Alternatively you can pay by BACS:
SNVB
Sort code: 20-57-44
Account: 13466418
If you are struggling to pay, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Anyone can also purchase a 'pay it forward' memberships and vouchers to support others. Please email us for details.
Where does the food come from?
Over 90% of the food we supply is sourced from Fareshare. We pay for it, including the fruit and veg that we distribute for free with your shop. We can't choose what we receive; it's all about what is surplus. Some sessions will offer bumper choice while other weeks the provisions will be more modest.
To supplement this provision, we buy store cupboard items at full price from local supermarkets.
Rest assured, you'll always get fantastic value for money, will the average £12 shop costing approximately £50 in a supermarket!
