The Community Grocery at St Bartholomew's will open on Fridays from the beginning of August. In a plan to ensure a greater variety of fresh food is available, the new day for opening will ensure those who use the Grocery have supplies for the weekend. 

Louise Smith, who helps organise the weekly Grocery said, 'We noticed that some food was going out of date between being delivered to us midweek and being given out the following Monday. Changing the date will be better for getting the most out of the food that's donated'.

Rev Michelle Delves says, 'This is so much more than a Grocery! It has become a HUB for people to access other help and support and is a real blessing on our community'.

Refreshments are served and there is a 'Winter Warm Space' and the chance to meet and talk to others. Continuing plans include staying open for longer and serving a light lunch each Friday.