The Co-operative Food - Burgess Hill, Junction Road

The charity is a membership based food operation providing food to people on low incomes in the Burgess Hill area. A weekly subscription is paid by members and this entitles them to shop for food to a higher value than their subscription allowing tight budgets to stretch further. We offer as close to a normal shopping experience as possible with the key words, hope , dignity and choice forming the base for everything we do. Individuals can apply to use the Pantry online or in person. There is a waiting list due to the demands on our service. We currently have over 250 members representing over 800 individuals in Mid Sussex. We also offer wraparound support in the form of cookery classes, maths and literacy support, housing advice, IT support, energy advice and social activities.

BrightStore is a community grass roots level food project run by and for local people. It's a very reasonably priced membership scheme. We offer high quality, affordable food including bread, eggs, fruit and vegetables along with other essential items. We are a solidarity scheme, which means that people can pay more if possible, to support those less able to pay. In return for a very affordable weekly shop, members who sign up to be part of the project are encouraged to get involved in helping to run it. Roles include managing deliveries, working with suppliers and setting up the weekly store.

- Economic/community development/employment - Recreation - Children/young people - People with disabilities - People of a particular ethnic or racial origin - Provides services - Provides advocacy/advice/information