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Food Poverty Tackled: New Supermarket Offers 70% Savings
16 Apr
Summary
- A new social supermarket opened in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire.
- It offers savings of up to 70% on weekly grocery shops.
- The store prioritizes dignity and retail environment over food banks.
A pioneering social supermarket, Community Table, has launched in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, aiming to significantly reduce the cost of groceries for families facing food poverty. The store, established by founder Liam Grimes, procures surplus stock and items nearing their best-before dates, enabling prices to be up to 70% lower than standard retail.
Grimes, who experienced food poverty in his own upbringing, emphasized the importance of dignity in accessing essential food. Unlike food banks, Community Table operates on a retail model, allowing members to select their own items in a respectful environment. Membership costs a nominal £5 per year, with points available for purchasing food.
The initiative has seen remarkable early success. In just over a week since opening on April 7, 2026, 240 households have signed up as members, nearing the year-one goal. Mablethorpe is identified as a highly deprived area, with 96% of its neighborhoods ranking lower than others in England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation.
