Question 1

What is a Community Larder?

Accepted Answer

We have partnered with the charity SOFEA to establish the Witney Food Revolution Community Larder. Community larder membership offers you access to a range of household food items, fruit and veg at a weekly hub. All food supplied is within its best before date (or manufacturer extended best before date) We also hope to provide discounts with local companies, special member events, tasting sessions and recipes.  
 
Memberships costs just £3.50 per week for individuals or £7 per week for a household/family.  The idea behind the scheme is to reduce food waste, provide the community with access to nutritional foods and additional ad hoc services. 
 
The family membership allows you to choose 20 non-perishable items plusyour choice of fresh fruit and veg per week, and the individual, 10 (plus as much fruit and veg as you thinkyou will use).

The community larder is open to absolutely anyone who wants to join, as long as you live within a 15 minute radius of Witney. The larder is open 48 weeks a year.

Question 2

How do I sign up to Witney Community Larder?

Accepted Answer

You can become a member at SOFEA (https://www.sofea.uk.com)or call Phone: 07377181472.

Question 3

What is a Community Fridge?

Accepted Answer

Hubbub coordinates the world’s largest Community Fridge Network with over 100 incredible community fridges running around the UK and plenty more setting up.
 
A community fridge can be accessed by anyone in the community, and anyone can give to or take food from the fridge! There are some rules on what you can and cannot put in the fridge (for health and safety reasons), so do check this when you visit to find out more.
 
All food supplied must be within it’s use by date and is usually surplus food collected from local supermarkets. We follow WRAP’s food redistribution guidelines for products with a best before date.

Question 4

What are the Fridge's opening times?

Accepted Answer

The Fridge is open to everyone:
Tuesdays, Thursdays and  Saturdays
10:00 - 12:00

The Larder is open to members only:
Wednesdays 15:00 - 19:00

Question 5

How are you different from a food bank?

Accepted Answer

A food-bank is a local provision that is able to provide a 3 day supply of food and other items for genuine emergencies for those who find themselves in temporary hardship, with no other source of money or support. Situations such as rising costs, homelessness, debt, unemployment, benefit review or family breakdown can all lead to difficulties for individuals or families.
 
The Larder and Fridge provide a vehicle for food to be redistributed within the local community. They do not provide emergency food provision.

Question 6

Do you receive a delivery 52 weeks a year?

Accepted Answer

No, SOFEA (https://www.sofea.uk.com)provides food for 48 weeks per year. A Member pays for 48-week membership, spread over 12 months for a reduced cost.

Question 7

How do I know the food is safe to eat?

Accepted Answer

We check the food, monitor the temperature and clean the Fridge regularly. Users also have a responsibility – see our guidelines below and disclaimer.

GUIDELINES:
 
 • Heat up any cooked food until it is steaming hot (75°C), and not reheat it a second time.
 • Wash all unpackaged foods, and packaged foods where necessary, before consumption.
 • Any frozen food should must be completely thawed, cooked thoroughly where necessary, and consumed within 24 hours.
 • Do not consume unpasteurised milk, cooked rice, raw milk cheeses, pâtés, bean sprouts, cooked food from an uncertified kitchen, products which could contain any of the above ingredients.
 • Notify a member of staff if these items are found in the fridge.
 • Use your senses; smelling and looking at the food before eating it, if in doubt don’t eat it! You take food from the fridge at your own risk, please read the disclaimer.
 
DISCLAIMER
 
Although we have put in place precautions to safeguard the hygiene and quality of all items in the Community Fridge, we may not be able to guarantee and verify all items donated to the fridge.  Although the risk of food contamination is low, it is not zero.  Users take food at their own risk and Witney Community Fridge is not liable for any harm caused to the fridge user in the event of products being contaminated.

Question 8

Can you accept payment by cash?

Accepted Answer

No, Community Larders are cashless, and based on members paying by direct debit, we can offer support to those who are in financially insecurity.

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