On Wednesday 2nd October the Mayor of Derby, Councillor Ged Potter officially opened
Reach Community Grocers on Pride Park. The mayor gave a wonderful speech emphasising the importance of this project for the city of Derby. The community grocer’s sponsors, supporters and other dignitaries were also in attendance to mark this occasion. A local Derby church has set up the Reach Community Grocers to help the many families/individuals in the region who are having to make the difficult decision to choose between heating and eating.

The farm-shop style grocers on is here to help families and individuals who are struggling to put food on their table in the face of today’s cost-of-living crisis as well as reduce food waste and support members with free courses and skill development. The grocers also stocks essential household items including toiletries and nappies that can be purchased at reduced prices.

Membership is available to anyone who needs it.  Members of the public can join for £5 per year.  This will allow them to make up to 3 visits per week, making a contribution of £6 per visit.  They can then choose a range of good, wholesome food with a value of up to £25. Membership also includes other benefits such as access to free courses in the Hub and the opportunity to sit and chat to volunteers over a free cup of tea or coffee. The Hub is a welcoming comfortable space that sits alongside the grocers. Reach Community Grocers is open from 10am – 4pm Monday to Friday.

“We have been offered a wonderful opportunity to make the lives of others in
Derby so much better with food and connection. We all need to eat, and we all
live for relationship. We have married these 2 things and hope that we can
enrich the lives of folks around us accordingly.  We have not been created to
fit in, we have been created to stand out!”
Gillian Davel – Community Grocers Manager

“It is a joy to be part of the community here at the grocers shop and hub.”
Community Grocers Volunteer