Community pantry set up in lockdown now helps 80 Ramsbottom families each week
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA ‘community pantry’ which provides food and groceries to around 80 families a week in Ramsbottom has applied to make buildings set up during Covid lockdowns a permanent fixture.
Ramsbottom Pantry, who operate from Christ Church on Great Eaves Road, installed a storage container and cabin at the premises to help the community during a time of ‘genuine need’ in October 2020.
During that period of the pandemic planning permission was waived but this week the church has lodged a retrospective application for planning permission for the structures installed at the rear of the church building.
The church revealed the continuing need for the pantry’s services in documents published by Bury Council. A design and access statement said: “The facility provides a much-needed community grocery service which is supporting about 80 families since Spring 2021. “Referrals are made by local GPs, schools, social workers and Bury Voluntary Community and Faith Alliance.
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