Wilton Pantry Information Day

Tuesday, 8 September 2026, 10:00 am

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Wilton Pantry are holding an information day at Castle Meadow Pavilion on the 8th of September from 10am-12pm.

Come along and meet the team that make the Old Sarum & Longhedge Community Pantry the amazing place it is today, and discuss their plans to open a Community Pantry right here in Wilton.

Unlike a foodbank, a Community Pantry is open to anyone. Many are hardworking families—NHS staff, teachers, social workers, and military households—who don’t meet the threshold for other support but are still struggling to make ends meet.
Their ethos is that ‘No one should just “survive.” Everyone deserves the dignity of living without constant fear of bills, and that’s what we’re here for’.

This wonderful food waste project run by community volunteers is much more than a place to shop affordably. It can become:

● A social lifeline: where pensioners can share a coffee and chat without worrying about the cost of cafés and parking.
● A warm space: for parents who can’t afford heating, especially when kids are at school.
● A safe place: for those struggling with loneliness, mental health, or simply needing a hot meal and a friendly ear.
● A family hub: offering children activities and meals during the holidays when days out feel out of reach.
● A resource centre: providing advice on debt, energy saving, family matters, cooking lessons, and more.

It only costs £2 to become a member, and just by becoming a member you can help support this project.

How Does the Pantry Work?

Different food items are equal to 1, 2, or 3 points

Choose between 10 points = £4.50 or 15 points = £6.00 

Bring your own Bag – they also have FREE FOOD ITEMS

Do I have to use the Pantry each week?

Please feel free to come as regularly as you wish. However it is one shop per week. There is no pressure to use the pantry so if you would prefer to just join the group of shoppers for a cuppa you would be very welcome.

I’m nervous about turning up – what should I expect?

As you enter the Pantry you will be greeted by volunteers on the welcome desk. If you are not a member – one of the team will ask you to complete a membership form. 

You can browse the food choices and select produce to the value of either 10, or 15 points. Once you have your shopping you can then pay the team member on duty. We will try our hardest to make it fair for all that attend so everyone has a fair choice of the food. On your initial visit you will need to pay for the £2 membership fee. This fee will be used to cover administration fees and you will be provided a membership card on your next visit. 

The Team on duty will support you as best we can. The pantry is connected in to wider parts of the community and can often sign post to other services. Please feel free to talk to someone in the team and we will try our best to support you

How You Can Help???

The Pantry needs helps to start-up in Wilton; supporting more households in need, until one day their services are no longer necessary. But right now, they need your help.
If you can support financially, through donations, partnerships, or even by volunteering your time or skills, they’d be so grateful.

You can contact the Wilton Pantry by emailing WiltonPantry@gmail.com