Food Co-ops
Eating healthily and getting our 5-a-day is important for us all. But it’s also important to get our food in a way that’s healthy for the planet too.
Action 21 runs three food co-ops that supply affordable, fresh, seasonal, local (where possible, or British if not) fruit and vegetables to families in Warwick District, once a week, 50 weeks a year.
The food bags cost just £3.50 (or £2 for a smaller bag) and contain six vegetables and two fruits, with some potatoes, carrots and onions every week. We also take Healthy Start Vouchers.
Each week the co-op buys the food in bulk and volunteers pack it up for the members. There’s also a recipe sheet with suggestions of tasty things to cook with the food in the bag.
The co-op projects are run in partnership with Leamington Children’s Centres and are held at these places:
- Warwick: on Wednesdays at Hill Close Gardens (11am-12noon) or The Newburgh Centre (1pm-3pm)
- Lillington: on Thursdays at the Youth Centre (11.30am-12noon) or Lillington Children’s Centre (from 12noon)
- Sydenham: on Thursdays at the Sydni Centre (11.30-12pm) or Sydenham Children’s Centre (12.30-3pm)
How do I get food bags?
1) Come along to one of the co-ops
2) Fill in a membership form and pay for your first bag
3) You order and pay for your bag a week in advance
4) Pick up your food bag from your chosen co-op and enjoy!
Find out about more of our projects, volunteering or membership.