Poole Pantry

13/08/2026

🛒 Join us at the Poole Pantry this Friday! 💚

Looking to make your food budget go a little further? Why not visit Poole Pantry this Friday?

For a suggested donation of £5, members can choose 10 food items worth £15–£20, including fresh fruit and veg, chilled and frozen food, and cupboard essentials. You can also add a mixed bag of fresh fruit and vegetables for just £2. It's a great way to save money while helping reduce food waste.

📅 Mondays & Fridays
🕙 11.45am – 1.15pm
📍 Parkstone United Reformed Church, Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0JW

Not yet a member? Don't worry – just bring proof of ID on your first visit and our friendly team will help you get started.. 💚

10/08/2026

31/07/2026

Earlier this week, we had a lovely delivery of fresh veggies 🍅🥦

Come and see what's in stock today at the Poole Pantry.

📅11.45am - 1.15pm on Mondays and Fridays

📌 Parkstone United Reformed Church, Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0JW

29/07/2026

🪂 Support the BNI 15,000ft Charity Skydive!

On 12 September, Paul Jackson will be taking the leap from 15,000ft as part of the Dorset BNI Charity Skydive! We're delighted that Poole Community Exchange is one of four local charities benefiting from the funds raised. 💙

Paul needs to raise £700 by 24 August, so every donation counts. If you'd like to sponsor him, please use the QR code or donate here: https://paymentrequest.natwestpayit.com/reusable-link/c0341baf-46f4-4faa-9399-3b8f3a51e621

Please select "Paul Jackson" when asked who you're sponsoring.

Thank you for your support, and good luck, Paul! 🙌

27/07/2026

What’s the difference between the Poole pantry and Community Fridge?

🧺 The Poole Pantry is a low-cost membership food scheme that helps stretch budgets without compromising on quality.
Speak to a volunteer to sign up as a member on your first visit and choose a selection of 10 food items from our pantry worth between £15-£20.

🍎The Community Fridge is self-service and stocked with surplus food donated by local businesses and residents—available to anyone. Take what you need, when you need it. Food is free and rescued from going to waste.

📅 Check out our website for more information and full opening times: https://poolecommunityexchange.org.uk/about/

📌 Parkstone United Reformed Church, Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0JW

Find our opening days and times to arrange your visit.

24/07/2026

Do you come to the Poole Pantry to do a regular shop? Why not stay a while longer and join in with our Community Meals, Living Room, and activities!

🌟Community meals: Get your home-cooked meal for a suggested donation of £8. Served between 12.15pm and 1.30pm.

🌟Living Room: open between 10am and 1.45pm for a place to sit, relax, chat, or have a breather. Hot drinks, cakes and biscuits are available for a suggested donation of £1.

🌟 Activities on offer include Karate, Chair Yoga, Art & Craft Group, Cookery School and more.

We are open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Next time you pop in, ask one of our friendly volunteers about what’s on!

23/07/2026

Why come to Poole Community Exchange? Here’s what our members told us:

‘I enjoy the company and warmth’
‘Chatting to people, seeing people, feel relaxed, a friendly place’
‘To get out of house, meet people, have a lovely meal and find things to do.’

Join us on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays!

📌 Parkstone United Reformed Church, Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0JW

Poole Community Exchange (PCE) provides food in the form of community meals and a community fridge. We also provide a meeting space and maintain a regular calendar of events.

20/07/2026

What can you get involved with on Mondays at Poole Community Exchange?

🧑‍🍳 Community Meals
🛋️ Living room
🎨 Art & Craft Group – and more activities too! Check the notice board for the latest information.

Come and join us!

Full information and opening times on our website: https://poolecommunityexchange.org.uk/about/

📌 Parkstone United Reformed Church, Commercial Road, Poole, BH14 0JW

Find our opening days and times to arrange your visit.

17/07/2026

Important announcement:

Community Pantry will be closed on Wednesdays from 22nd July 2026 until 2nd September 2026. Please 🙏 see poster for more information.

However community meals, community fridge and Living Room will be operating as normal. -

ONLY pantry will be closed between 22/07-2/09 on Wednesdays. Instead, we will offer more games on site. Thank you for your ongoing support.