If you want to eat healthily but are not sure if you can afford to then come along to Thornhill Community Centre and have a look at what the Thornhill food Co-op has to offer.
There are three different bags available, each costing £2.50. The content varies however, would normally include some of the following (subject to availability) :
- Salad Bag – cucumber, tomatoes, onion, spring onions, lettuce, beetroot etc.
- Vegetable Bag – Potatoes, Swede, carrots, onions and some kind of green vegetable – possibly cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli etc.
- Fruit Bag – apple, oranges, pears, bananas, kiwi, grapes etc.
- Barn eggs are also available at £1.40 for a dozen or 70p for half a dozen.
When a price comparison was carried out with produce available from a local supermarket a bag of the same items cost £4.80.
Orders are taken and paid for a week in advance on Tuesdays from 12.30 to 2.00pm.
The Food Co-operative is at the Thornhill Community Hall, Leadon Court, Thornhill NP44 5TZ, Tuesdays from 12:30pm.
They now accept Healthy Start Vouchers.
For more information please contact the Communities First Office on 01633 647699.
Last Modified on: 05-12-2018