Community Shop in Bewsey saves users nearly £1million

As one of 12 Community Shop stores across the UK, Community Shop Bewsey delivers affordable, dignified, and sustainable food aid for local individuals and families living on the cusp of food poverty, helping to build stronger individuals and more confident communities.

Products are sold at massively discounted prices, making weekly food shopping more affordable for many.

The Bewsey store opened in March of this year, and has since saved its users a monumental amount of money, with savings totalling £955,655, according to Community Shop.

Around 562,838 meals have been provided by the Bewsey store in just eight months.

The store is helping to save money on locals' food shopping (Image: Community Shop)

Community Shop as an organisation launched in 2013, and it is celebrating a decade of being able to help those in society who are vulnerable.

Since launching nationwide, community hubs and kitchens have delivered 174,548 personal development programmes, helped 2,510 members to return to work, and ensured 809,157 children have eaten for free.

In celebration, Community Shop and Company Shop Group hosted a reception event welcoming long-time supporters and included speeches from Yorkshire founder John Marren MBE DL and celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott.

Gary Stott, executive chairman at Community Shop, said: “I am incredibly proud of Community Shop’s journey and all that we have accomplished over the past decade, including at Community Shop Bewsey since opening this year.

"However, we know the need for Community Shop’s work is stronger than ever, and there is much more to do. 

“We have a huge amount of thanks to give to everyone who has supported and trusted us during the last 10 years, including our supporters, partners, and communities we’re so proud to support.

"But most importantly we thank our incredible Community Shop colleagues and members who work alongside us every day to deliver such transformative impact.”