The Store Cupboard is a not-for-profit affordable food project with a shop located in Hanwell.
What We Do
Our clients are referred to us by agencies and charities throughout the Borough of Ealing that are working with vulnerable families. We work on a case by case basis with all visitors being given a timeslot to walk through the cupboard with our wonderful volunteers.
It was started with an idea to provide food support in a different way, where people are as much at the centre of what we do along with the food we provide. Nutritious healthy food is the cornerstone of what we do, and we passionately believe if people are struggling financially, they still deserve access to healthy affordable food and toiletries.
Stories about us
The offer is far beyond food and signposting. The humanity, the space offered for people to express their needs and difficulties without judgement or prejudice and the genuine care shown by the staff is so very special.
The team itself has a wealth of knowledge and not only are they providing food they are a complete hub of support. I have seen first-hand the immensely positive impact this has on many families.
It has been a real gift to be able to offer our school families some much needed support with such empathy and warmth. The Store Cupboard really is ‘the hub of loveliness’ and the value is beyond words.
They provide more than just food, they create an environment of support and respect, allowing families to maintain a sense of pride and confidence in the face of adversity.
The Store Cupboard has helped in ways you can’t imagine. It helps my children especially over the holidays, I don’t know what I would have done without it. It’s given my children healthier food and extra little goodies I couldn’t afford.
I appreciate the advice and signposting leaflets to show me where to get help when I need it for housing and education matters. I have so appreciated the help when I needed it most. The Store Cupboard is precious to me.
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Our Impact
We differ from many other food support agencies in that we offer fresh fruit and vegetables, chilled food, store cupboard staples and toiletries. Clients pay a small membership fee of £3.50 and have the freedom to choose their own food to the approximate value of £35-£40 each week. We believe this offers our clients respect and dignity during their visits with us.
Food is sourced from distribution charities such as the Felix Project, City Harvest, supermarket donations and surplus produce from local allotments – all other food we need to buy in on a weekly basis.
