Lidl Berwick

We are a Community Larder based in the annexe in the grounds of Coldstream Primary School. We concentrate on reducing food waste and helping our community. We serve Coldstream in the Scottish Borders and are used by other local villages. We have also created an award winning community garden and work hard to encourage everyone in the community to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

We are a non-profit organisation who aim to reduce food waste by encouraging the community to share food items they won't use and pick up items they can, to create healthy balanced meals for their families. By reducing food going to landfill we also give others less fortunate the opportunity to benefit from surplus food. We regularly update our Facebook page with the food we have on offer, particularly if it is fresh and has a short shelf life. We post simple recipes and family meals to hopefully inspire people to try something different. The Larder has close links with the local foodbanks in Eyemouth and Duns and we work with Reston and Auchencrow resilient group to assist us with food distribution during Covid with people in self-isolation and shielding.

The food is offered on a Pay-As-You-Feel (PAYF) basis meaning people can pay what they think the food is worth, donate whatever amount they can afford or even volunteer their time and skills to pay for a meal - all have their value. In this way, the café is a place for everyone. We think everyone should have access to healthy food and a friendly environment in which to enjoy it. We offer workshops and talks where people can learn more about reducing food waste in their own homes and how to get the most out of shopping on a budget. In this way, we empower and educate people to produce their own healthy, affordable meals. We also want this space to be a community hub for statutory and third sector organisations where they can achieve their own aims and objectives. So, our café will tackle the following issues: - food waste in the local area - food poverty and instability - social isolation and integration - a lack of understanding about food and nutrition