Posted on: 18th November 2024

Rt Revd Nick Baines encourages Churches to open food pantries

The Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds, recently visited the InterAct Pantry in the Leeds area as part of a campaign for churches to consider opening food pantries, to strengthen their neighbourhoods and build local hope. InterAct Pantry in Meanwood is part of the Your Local Pantry network, and is run by a charity made up of Anglican, URC, Baptist and Methodist churches.

Read more about Rt Revd Nick Baines' visit here.

Horsforth Community Pantry Opens

The Horsforth Community Pantry has opened its doors to members, based in a purpose-built shop and food store next to St James’ Woodside. The project came together within a year after conversations between the Revd Nigel Sinclair and the Revd Jonathan Cain, the two vicars in the town; Claire Evans, Asset Based Community Development Community Builder for Horsforth; and local councillors. Read more here.

Vinnie’s Food Pantry Opens

St Vincent’s Social Enterprise has opened its new pantry – giving people a dignified way to shop and an alternative to using a food bank. Vinnie’s Food Pantry and St Vincent’s Social Enterprise sit within the wider St Vincent de Paul Society (England and Wales) which aims to tackle poverty in all its forms regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion or any other circumstances. Read more here.