A more equitable and healthier food system is an important target for a climate resilient community. It is estimated that 9.5 million tonnes of food go to waste every year in the UK, equal to 25 million tonnes of CO2e. Half of the food waste in the UK is produced by supply chain, with tonnes of still edible food. This still happens when 1 in 5 people in the UK are struggling to eat, with the 30% being children. This is why we need a new local approach to food, creating collaborations between the farming sector, businesses and decision makers to create a sustainable food chain accessible to all.

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The Inverclyde Zero Waste Pantry

The Pantry are zero waste shops based in Greenock and Port Glasgow.

Each week it offers a variety of fruit and veg, tins and cans, snacks, frozen and chilled food, toiletries and more. In 2023, it saved 162 tonnes of surplus food from landfill.

The Pantry is open to Inverclyde residents only, regardless of financial and employment status, it is open to everyone.

The Trust currently runs two Pantry shops, one in Greenock (115 Grieve Road) and another in Port Glasgow (7 ½ John Wood Street). Each of them has its own lifetime membership of £1 each.

Each week, shop members can choose to shop ten items from shelves, fridge and freezer, always for £2.50. The value of the basket will always be worth more than £10-£15.

You can become a member by visiting the shops and also do your first shopping on the same day. The friendly team of volunteers will be there to help.

Join us if you want to spend less money on food, eat better and reduce food waste.

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