The Castlemilk Pantry

The Castlemilk Pantry aims to support local residents in accessing healthy and affordable food. The concept is led by our organisation and supported enthusiastically by neighbouring landlords.

How the Pantry Works

Members pay just £2 per year and can access around £17 worth of goods for a flat rate of £3.50 per shop.

The Pantry is stocked with fresh, frozen, dried and tinned products, with our main supply of surplus food coming from FareShare, the UK’s longest-running food redistribution charity.

In addition to supporting affordable access to food, the Pantry helps address the growing issue of food waste. Each year, an estimated £9.7 billion of food is wasted in the UK, and we all have a part to play in reducing this.

Membership and Opening Hours

Membership is currently open to anyone living in the G45 postcode area. 

You can join by attending the Pantry on an opening day with proof of ID and address. Membership is available to one person per household, and members may shop once per week.

Opening Hours:

Wednesday & Thursday — 10am to 3pm

Funding and Support

We gratefully acknowledge generous financial support from:

● Scottish Government Investing in Communities Fund

● Glasgow City Council Communities Fund

● The National Lottery Community Led Fund

● Energy Redress funding

This funding has enabled the creation of six jobs: Pantry Co-ordinator, Community Development Worker, Financial Inclusion Officer, Energy Advisor, and two Pantry Assistants. We also work with a Community Chef who delivers certified cookery classes and supports community breakfast/meals.

Pantry Plus

Our Community Development Worker and Financial/Energy Advisor lead the Pantry Plus initiative, which goes beyond food access to provide additional support. Their work helps empower local people, build positive relationships, and encourage access to advice services in areas such as money management, health, and employment. They also help signpost members to other organisations offering support.

Part of the Scottish Pantry Network

The Castlemilk Pantry is a proud member of the Scottish Pantry Network, a group of pantries across Glasgow and Inverclyde that work collectively to tackle hunger and food waste through sustainable, community-led solutions.

Location

We are located within:

The Birgidale Complex

10 Stravanan Street

Castlemilk Drive

Glasgow G45 9LW

Contact

For more information, please email: community@ardenglen.org.uk 

🌟 The Castlemilk Pantry – G45 Residents Welcome! 🌟

 Affordable food • Fresh choices • Community support

💷 £2 yearly membership

 🛒 £3.50 per weekly shop (worth ~£17)

 📅 Open Wed & Thurs, 10am–3pm

 📍 Birgidale Complex, G45 9LW

Join today! Bring ID & proof of address.

 📧 community@ardenglen.org.uk