There are community run initiatives across Shropshire where low cost or free food is available
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If you know of any projects in your area - let us know and we can share it here
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Most of these projects are open to everyone, no need for a referral
Surplus Food
Open tables and community fridges where surplus food is available on a Pay As You Feel basis - meaning you pay as much as you can or are willing to spend
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Open to all, Pay As You Feel
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See website for current timetable
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Volunteers collect & list food from local food outlets
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Download the app to see whats available in your area
Taste Not Waste
Surplus food boxes for collection in Leegate - £10 per box
Surplus food
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£1 donation
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Currently running in Donnington, Leegomery, Broseley, Woodside, Bilston, Highley, Coalbrookdale
Highley Community Project
A zero waste project based in Highley.
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They run a surplus food box scheme with a suggested donation of £3 per box.
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They run 2 events a week at the Parish Rooms between 10:30-12:00.
It is an appointment only event which is booked via the Facebook page.
Community Meals
Low cost or Pay As You Feel meals where the community eats together
Meal delivery service in Oswestry
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Free or donations
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Visit their website for more details
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Free frozen meals available collection from a number of different collection points:
Join the Facebook group to find out more
Meal delivery, for a small price
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More details here
Weekday meal delivery service to Buildwas Village and any other location within a 15 minute drive.
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Meals are free to residents who are eligible.
Eligibility criteria include (but are not limited to): Aged over 70; On a low income or benefits; Unable to do food shopping in person or online; Disabled (physically or mentally); Clinically or extremely clinically vulnerable
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Food is prepared by Jude's Food, so please contact Jude on 07956 336239 or visit their Facebook page for more information.
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Community Growing
Garden projects where people can come and pick produce for free throughout the year
Pick free fruit and vegetables
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Jubilee Square, Wem
Free fruit, veg and herbs
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Locations around Ludlow
Regular plant, seed and produce swaps
Join mailing list
The Street Allotment
A not for profit community garden based in Shrewsbury. Now in its first year of growing, it hopes to provide free veggies to the community.
