Community supermarket opens in shopping centre
Shoppers can access a wealth of budget-friendly groceries at the new social supermarket.
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"in addition to supporting people with food insecurity, people will also be able get wraparound support from us, help with employment, looking at CVs and interview skills."
— Gina English , Activist
"That's going to do us three or four meals."
— Rod Taffs , Other
"People want to come down and see what they've got, it's amazing."
— Shirley Graves , Other
"I think most people across Kent and Medway would want to see food not going to waste, so the ability to have good quality food at a reasonable price, helping not just our families and individuals on low incomes but helping all families has got to be a good thing."
— Vince Maple , Politician
Key People
Gina English is associated with the SEK Community Food Shop in Chatham.
Rod Taffs is a customer of the newly opened community supermarket.
Shirley Graves is one of the first customers of the new community supermarket.
Vince Maple is the leader of Medway Council.
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Shoppers can access a wealth of budget-friendly groceries at the new social supermarket.
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