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We want to know your experiences of using the pantry! Fill out the form above so we can keep making the experience as easy and dignified as possible :)

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You can find the Pantry shop on 488 Cathcart Road, Govanhill, G42 7BX.

Click on the Google Maps image to find directions and public transport routes to the Govanhill People's Pantry.

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About Govan Community Project's Pantry Voucher Scheme

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About Govan Community Project's Pantry Voucher Scheme

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Govan Community Project can provide referrals to some asylum seekers so that they can access their local Pantry for free.

Vouchers are available for people who are receiving Section 4 or Section 98 asylum support, who have claimed asylum but aren't receiving any type of asylum support, or aren't eligible for financial support due to their immigration status.

These vouchers can be for Govan Pantry, Castlemilk Pantry, Community Grocery Glasgow, the Courtyard Pantry, Govanhill People's Pantry, North West Community Pantry, Pollock Pantry, Royston Community Pantry and Ruchazie Pantry

The vouchers are provided by the GCP casework team during the Helpline opening times: 0800 310 0054

You will receive a voucher from GCP by SMS text message, you can show this to staff at the pantry who will know you can shop for free.

A voucher from GCP allows you to shop at the Pantry for free for 1 month

Unfortunately, vouchers are no longer available for people receiving Section 95 Home Office Support. We continue to be unable to pay for people who have their refugee status and can access benefits. If you are unsure what support you are on we are happy to discuss your eligibility for the scheme.

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Getting a referral from GCP to shop at the People's Pantry

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Getting a referral from GCP to shop at the People's Pantry

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If you want to continue shopping at the Govanhill People's Pantry for free, you will need to contact Govan Community Project for another voucher.

You can do this by calling the freephone number to speak to the casework team:
0800 310 0054

This number is free to call from a mobile. You don’t need to have credit to call this number.

The GCP Helpline is open:

MONDAY: 10am - 1pm
TUESDAY: 10am - 1pm
WEDNESDAY: 10am - 1pm
THURSDAY: 10am - 1pm
FRIDAY: **CLOSED**

The casework team can also help you with

Applying for Home Office support

Emergency accommodation

information on foodbanks,

English classes

online social groups

You will receive a SMS message from GCP to tell you that you can shop at the Pantry for another 3 months.

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Helpline opening times as of 2.5.22 twitter

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Govan Community Project always wants to hear your views and experiences! Please tell us about your experience using the Pantry so that we know how best to help.

Food Projects: foodprojects@govancommunityproject.org.uk

We may also contact you to ask for feedback, or send a link for you to provide feedback anonymously.

You can also contact the People's Pantry directly:

Anca Stanescu, The People's Pantry Manager

Email: peoplespantry@govanhillbaths.com, anca@govanhillbaths.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GovanhillPeoplesPantry/

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How it works

The pantry is community shop that runs on a membership model, which relies on food surplus

The Pantry stocks a range of essential items, from store cupboard staples, like pasta, tinned tomatoes, and coffee, to fruit and vegetables, and baked goods. But because the project runs on food surplus, there is no guarantee that availability will be consistent each week.

Items aren't priced, instead you can pick up to 10 items from colour-coded categories.

For £2.50 you will take away 10 items to the value of between £10-£15.

With a referral voucher from GCP, you can shop at the Pantry for free for 3 months.

You are asked to take just one item per category, to ensure there is a good selection of produce for everybody.

Each member is entitled to 1 visit a week. Members must visit the Pantry at least once a week.

Members must bring their own shopping bags, as no bags will be provided.

The pantry is very busy during opening times, and you will have to wait outside in the queue when it is busy.

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The People's Pantry - Tackling Food Inequality in Govanhill Glasgow

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Register to become a member of the People's Pantry

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Register to become a member of the People's Pantry

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You will need to register to become a member of the People’s Pantry. With a referral from GCP, you do not need to pay the annual registration fee and your referral will be fast-tracked.

As part of the registration process, you will be asked to provide some form of ID and proof of address to become a member. If you don’t have these, please get in touch to discuss other options.

Click here to download the membership form and membership terms and conditions.

You will be given a membership card which you should bring with you whenever you visit the pantry.

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If you are using the Govanhill People's Pantry for the first time, you will need to register to become a member. With a referral from Govan Community Project, you do not need to pay a registration fee.

As part of the registration process, they will ask you:

Your name

address

email

telephone number

number of people in the household

employment status

how you heard about the pantry.

This information will help them know how best to support you and will be stored securely.

They will give you a membership card/number.

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If you are eligible for a voucher from GCP, show the SMS message to the pantry staff, they will know you will be able to shop for free.

Pantry referral vouchers are still available for people who:

• are receiving asylum support, but can't access cash - either Section 4 or Section 98

• have claimed asylum but aren't receiving any type of asylum support

• aren't eligible for any other type of financial support due to their immigration status

People who are receiving asylum support, but can't access cash

We are continuing to pay for those receiving Section 4 because they can't access cash to be able to pay for the weekly pantry fee. People on Section 4 will have an ASPEN card, but won't be able to withdraw cash from ATMs.

People who have claimed asylum but aren't receiving any type of asylum support

If someone is an asylum seeker but not receiving asylum support we can issue a voucher and potentially also assist completing applications. Please refer people to us.

People who aren't eligible for any other type of financial support due to their immigration status

This could be for example due to a no public funds (NRPF) condition on a visa or having had their asylum claim refused or withdrawn.

We are no longer able to pay for vouchers for people receiving Section 95 (which will be the majority of people seeking asylum). We are still unable to pay for people who have their refugee status and can access benefits.

There are 3 main types of asylum support; Section 95, Section 4 and Section 98. The differences between the types of support can be nuanced. If people aren't sure what type of support they are on, we are really happy to speak to people directly to check eligibility for the scheme.

We will be issuing vouchers by sending SMS messages as before. The vouchers will last for 1 month at a time.

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Govanhill People's Pantry Opening Times 

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Govanhill People's Pantry Opening Times 

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Opening Times

Monday: 1.00 – 4.00pm

Tuesday: 1.00 – 4.00pm

Wednesday: 2.30 – 5.30pm

Thursday: 1.00 – 4.00pm

Friday: 10.00 – 1.00pm

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Address: 488 Cathcart Road, Govanhill, G42 7BX

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GovanhillPeoplesPantry/