The E2 Food Pantry is a community-driven project tackling food waste and helping households cut costs on their weekly shopping. Unlike traditional food banks, our Food Pantry is a membership-based service designed to prevent good food from ending up in landfill, while giving you access to high-quality groceries at a fraction of retail prices.
Launched as a pilot in 2019, the initiative was paused during the global Covid-19 pandemic but has now restarted, stronger than ever.
What you can expect:
What Makes the Food Pantry Different?
Reducing Food Waste: Perfectly good food that would otherwise be discarded is repurposed and made available to members.
Cost Savings: Members can significantly reduce their grocery bills while supporting sustainable practices.
Membership Model: Unlike E2’s other services, the Food Pantry operates on a weekly membership fee to cover operational costs.
Membership Details
Weekly Fee: £5 for in-person collection or £9 for delivery (delivery available in Beaumont and Abbey wards only).
How It Works: Members pay the fee and gain access to a range of food and household essentials.
Location and Opening Hours
The Food Pantry is based at: Beaumont Lodge Neighbourhood Centre 250 Astill Lodge Road, LE4 1EF
We’re open every Friday from 10.30am to 3.30pm.
How to Join
Becoming a member is simple. Call us at 0116 235 1111 for more details or click the link below to sign up online.