What is the Purfleet Pantry?
Our Social Supermarket
The Purfleet Pantry is a social supermarket on the Southgates Roundabout in King’s Lynn. A social supermarket offers everyday food, essentials and furniture 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!
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What the Purfleet Pantry offers
We have tinned, canned, chilled, and frozen food!
We have a range of toiletries, hygiene and baby products.
We sell affordable furniture suitable for young families or first homes.
We even have fresh bakery goods often available for free!
Why do we do it?
We choose to put community first.
Whether you want to get on with your shopping or stop for a chat, the Pantry welcomes everyone!
Whether you want to get on with your shopping or stop for a chat, the Pantry welcomes everyone!
The Purfleet Pantry offers normal, everyday supermarket groceries and essentials at affordable prices. Whether you have a family or it’s just you – we want to help ease the cost of living pressure for everyone.
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 Our First 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
You can donate furniture and clothes to the Pantry!
Purfleet Pantry
Location, opening times & contact info
Monday 9.00-5.00
Tuesday 9.00-5.00
Wednesday 9.00-5.00
Thursday 9.00-5.00
Friday 9.00-5.00
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
Frequently Asked Questions
We sell everyday food at affordable prices. We stock fresh, frozen and canned, as well as toiletries. Our furniture section which has high quality furniture suitable for all types of homes.
Find our up to date opening hours here
Yes you do need to be a member. It’s easy to sign up though and only costs £3 per year.
Signing up is easy. You can do it if you come into the shop and ask for a form. Or you can sign up online here. Once you’ve signed up you’ll be asked to pay your £3 yearly membership fee when you are doing your first shop.
We use a points system in the Pantry. It’s very simple, 1 point = 10p. So if you see some toothpaste with 5 points on, it costs 50p! You can pay as you normally would at any other shop at our till.
No. We have customers who are on benefits, working, carers, and retired. Anyone can shop with us.
No, anyone can sign up for the Pantry, you don’t need to be living in a particular area.
No, everybody is welcome.
We accept cash, card and contactless!
We will deliver furniture to your house for a small fee. Please ask a member of staff and they will be able to tell you how much you will be charged.
Yes they are! Just try to only take what you need, other people may want some too!