The Borough Food Cooperative

The Borough Food Cooperative Up to 16 grocery items for £4.50. Fighting Food Costs. Fighting Food Waste. The Borough Food Cooperative opened in October 2020.

With help from organisations like FareShare and The Felix Project, the BFC acts as a subsidised supermarket - offering members to stop in and pick up £20-25 worth of groceries for only £4.50. Membership is flexible - so you only pay when you come. This could be 3 times a week, once a month or anything in between. Members can choose from an assortment fresh fruit and vegetables, pantry dry store go

ods too, such as: pasta, eggs, bread, pastries, tea, rice, biscuits, tinned goods plus fresh dairy and and frozen meals. Our stock varies from week to week so there's always surprises in store! If you are unable to visit due to practicality concerns, please email [email protected] to discuss delivery. Please help us and become a member! Anyone can join, regardless of location or circumstances, no restrictions¬! Current Cooperative Store Opening Times:

Tuesday 11:00 – 15:00

Thursday 11:00-15:00

Saturday 11:00-15:00


We are volunteer-operated, so we're always looking for volunteers to help manage the store and assist with stock rotations, cooking prep and deliveries. Are you able to commit any hours 09:00 -16:00 Monday – Saturday? If so, please call the church at 020 7357 7331 or email foodsgtm.org.uk

We're honoured to have received a Southwark Civic Award for the work we do at BFC. The award has a long, fab name: The L...
29/05/2025

We're honoured to have received a Southwark Civic Award for the work we do at BFC. The award has a long, fab name: The Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Southwark.
These awards "recognise exceptional contributions to civic, community or family life by individuals, businesses, projects, or organisations and are the among the most prestigious that the council can make."
HUGE CONGRATS to all of our volunteers, past and present, who deserve all the credit for putting in the hard work, giving of their time, kindness and dedication. Fighting food costs and food waste whilst creating a beautiful community space where everyone is welcomed and treated with respect and dignity.

Join us tomorrow talking about food surplus and getting it to those most in need, reducing food waste and food costs to ...
17/03/2025

Join us tomorrow talking about food surplus and getting it to those most in need, reducing food waste and food costs to our neighbours. Happy to join Sarah Calcutt, CEO of and Tom Shakespeare from BBC Radio 4 's Point of View for a discussion about how to reduce food waste and at the same time helping our neighbours put good, nutritious food on the table for their families.

What does food redistribution look like in our communities? Join us tomorrow night to engage in a discussion around these themes. Helping the environment and our neighbours, that's what we're all about.

We're proud to annouce we are a 1% for the Planet Environmental Partner! 🌍💚Committed to tackling food costs and food was...
12/03/2025

We're proud to annouce we are a 1% for the Planet Environmental Partner! 🌍💚

Committed to tackling food costs and food waste, we’re now officially part of the network—turning surplus food into a force for good.

Huge thanks to   for recommending us!

Get in touch if your business would like to join us in fighting food insecurity and food waste together to build a more sustainable future!

 

We're proud to share some impact figures for 2024. We redistributed over 60,000kg of food by filling over 10,000 members...
03/03/2025

We're proud to share some impact figures for 2024. We redistributed over 60,000kg of food by filling over 10,000 members' baskets.
Huge thanks and gratitude to our amazing volunteers, partners and members for making this possible!

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Towers of pulses and grains! Lentils and beans are absolute staples for turning a simple soup or stew into something hea...
25/01/2025

Towers of pulses and grains! Lentils and beans are absolute staples for turning a simple soup or stew into something hearty and satisfying, perfect for warming up your January! Bring your own containers/bags or use our compostable plastic-free bags.

Bread is the ultimate staple! Toast it for a quick snack, tear it into soups for extra comfort, or top with your favorit...
23/01/2025

Bread is the ultimate staple! Toast it for a quick snack, tear it into soups for extra comfort, or top with your favorite spreads for an easy, delicious treat. We have lovely daily donations from .restaurant, stop by to see what we have in store today!

We love having our shelves filled with fresh produce and some great cupboard staples. Pop by the Borough Food Cooperativ...
18/01/2025

We love having our shelves filled with fresh produce and some great cupboard staples.

Pop by the Borough Food Cooperative and pick up 16 items for only £4.50!

Whether you’re here to shop, lend a hand as a volunteer, or make a donation, everyone is welcome to be part of our community.

Spring onions are the ultimate kitchen heroes! Finely chop them to sprinkle over salads and stir-fries, or grill them wh...
16/01/2025

Spring onions are the ultimate kitchen heroes! Finely chop them to sprinkle over salads and stir-fries, or grill them whole for a sweet, smoky side dish.

Some amazing stats from last year, we’re excited to tally up the numbers for a wonderful 2024. A huge thank you to all o...
21/12/2024

Some amazing stats from last year, we’re excited to tally up the numbers for a wonderful 2024. A huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers and suppliers who make this all possible and to our lovely members for shopping with us!

Today is our last day open for the year and we will be reopening on Saturday 4 January. We look forward to seeing you in the new year!

Did you know that as well as food, we stock essentials such as period products? These ones were kindly donated by .
10/12/2024

Did you know that as well as food, we stock essentials such as period products? These ones were kindly donated by .

We love restocking our shelves with vibrant seasonal fruit and veg. Come and see us in Borough and pay £4.50 to shop up ...
07/12/2024

We love restocking our shelves with vibrant seasonal fruit and veg. Come and see us in Borough and pay £4.50 to shop up to 16 items!

The Borough Food Cooperative is for everybody, whether you would like to shop, volunteer or donate, all are welcome.

We love the versatility of green peppers! Cut in half, stuff with rice and bake or simply slice and dunk into hummus for...
05/12/2024

We love the versatility of green peppers! Cut in half, stuff with rice and bake or simply slice and dunk into hummus for a quick and easy snack.

Link to the Stuffed peppers with rice linked in our bio.

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St George The Martyr Borough High Street
London
SE11JA

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Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

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