Community Larder
Tuesdays 08:00- 10:00
Thursdays 17:30 – 18:30
Fridays 13:00 – 14:00*
Saturday 20:00 – 20:30*
In Coldstream Community Annexe in the grounds of Primary School
* Dependent on Supermarket collections and volunteer availability
Mission Statement
Although initially setup to tackle demand on our local Foodbank and heartened by the positive impact we seem to be having, our fundamental aims are now definitively
– to reduce the amount of food going to landfill
– to ensure that we reduce our own carbon footprint
– to give opportunities for local people to increase their recycling and
– to develop our community and advance citizenship.
About Community Larder
Every year, the UK throws away around 9.5 million tonnes of food much of which could be repurposed to feed our communities instead of ending up in landfills.
Our community initiative, The Larder, has now found a permanent home at the Community Annexe within the primary school grounds. Here, we have fridges and freezers stocked with fresh, perishable items generously provided by local supermarkets, including Co-op, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Lidl, and Marks & Spencer.
We invite everyone to come by, select up to 10 items, and take as many items as you like from our “Rumble Box” – an assortment of foods nearing their use-by date. We even have pet food available to ensure our furry friends are cared for too.
Join us in reducing food waste and supporting a sustainable future. Everyone is welcome!
Need some inspiration?
Check our recipes
Larder featured in Community Food Growers
The Community Food Growers Newsletter has featured our very own Coldstream Larder Community Garden! Our garden has been recognized for its efforts in sustainability and community engagement, winning Gold in the Sustainability category of the 2024 Scottish Borders...
GoGive good cause campaign
We’re excited to be a GoGive good cause as part of Neighbourly’s network this festive season! If you’d like to support us through volunteering or funding, head to our Neighbourly page: https://www.neighbourly.com/project/6481d90cb058a76ca83df2cb
Support Coldstream Community Larder through the Co-op App
We're thrilled to announce that Coldstream Community Larder has been selected as a community champion by Co-op Local Community Fund. You can help us raise vital funds for our projects simply by choosing us as your cause on the Co-op App. It’s super easy – simply check...
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