The Purfleet Pantry is our social supermarket at Purfleet Place. A social supermarket offers everyday food and essentials and at affordable prices – available to everyone.
To shop at the Pantry you need to be a member. Membership costs £3 per year, no hidden costs or surprises!
Anyone can become a member and shop with us. You do not need to be living in South Lynn, have a PE30 postcode, or be claiming benefits.
It’s all possible thanks to our brilliant team of volunteers and our local and regional partners!
A social supermarket for the community
Originally launched in 2023 at our site on Southgates Roundabout, the Purfleet Pantry sells everyday supermarket groceries and essentials at affordable prices.
We also provide a range of family and community services such as children’s activities, practical cooking classes, access to a community allotment, specialist drop-in clinics and more.
In 2026, we were delighted to move to our new home at Purfleet Place – offering an even greater opportunity to expand our services at Purfleet Pantry and better support our community.
We have made the Pantry available to everyone. This service is not means-tested, meaning if you feel you need to use the Pantry – you can.
In Just One Year…
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Over 900 members!
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Baskets on average 38% cheaper than supermarket equivalents
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On average 77 new members a month!
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Supported over 260 families with children under 12
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Worked with over 10 local food suppliers
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Helped 400 people access the Household Support Fund
What the Purfleet Pantry offers
From cupboard staples, tinned food, toiletries, baby products, frozen and fresh produce and more, the Purfleet Pantry offers everything you would find in a traditional supermarket to help you make healthy, varied and affordable meals for you and your family.
You can find the updates on our latest stock deliveries on our Facebook page!
More support at Purfleet Place
In 2026, the Purfleet Pantry moved to Purfleet Place in South Lynn. This gave us the opportunity to expand our work at the Pantry and do even more to support our community.
At Purfleet Place, we provide a range of other services to help you get the skills and information you need. We provide regular cooking classes, money advice, skills workshops, children’s activity groups and more to help you with the long-term support that you need.
You can find the details of our latest workshops and groups in shop or on our Facebook page.
Our Furniture & Clothing Charity Shop
At the Purfleet Place, we also have a furniture, clothing and homeware Charity Shop.
From here, we have a range of affordable, high-quality pieces of furniture available for purchase, along with men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and homeware.
To shop at Purfleet Thrift, you do not need to be a member of the Purfleet Pantry.
You can also shop Purfleet Thrift online on our Vinted store, located here.
The Purfleet Patch Community Allotment
Launched in August 2026, the Purfleet Patch is our community allotment at Wardles’ Chase, providing an inclusive space for people to come together, improve their wellbeing, learn new skills and build connections.
The allotment hosts wellbeing groups, educational sessions and community activities, with raised beds and polytunnels creating opportunities to grow, learn and combat isolation.
Can you help?
At the Purfleet Place, we offer many ways that you can get involved and help out!
- Do you think you’d be suitable to volunteer at Purfleet Place? Find out more about volunteering here!
- Are you a local business wanting to help out? Get in contact with us today!
- Have you got furniture you’d like to donate to Purfleet Thrift? Find out more!
Get involved today!
The Purfleet Pantry is located at:
Purfleet Place
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