Need a Hand with the Weekly Shop? Pop-Up Food Store Dates for April & May
By Mara Patraiko •
If you’re struggling to afford groceries right now, you’re not alone. The St Francis Community Pop-Up Food Store is here to help. For a weekly fee of £5 (after an initial membership fee of £5), you can pick up a bag of food worth £20–£30 — no judgement, just support.
The store runs twice a week (except some school holidays) from two community venues in Chelmsford.
📍 St Andrew’s Church Hall, Melbourne Avenue, CM1 2DT
Tuesdays, 2–4pm
- April: 1st, 8th, 22nd, 29th
- May: 6th, 13th, 20th
📍 St Augustine’s Church, New Bowers Way, Springfield, CM1 6GQ
Thursdays, 11:30am–1pm
- April: 3rd, 10th, 24th
- May: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
This service is part of a wider effort to make sure people in Chelmsford can access the essentials during the cost-of-living crisis. It’s local, it’s welcoming, and it could take some pressure off your weekly shop.
You’ll find more information on the St Francis Pop-Up Food Store Facebook page.