Welfehd-Why a Food Coop

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All food co-ops are registered to accept Health Start vouchers

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Over the past few decades 60% of all food sales in the UK have transferred from small independent retailers to large supermarkets.

Supermarkets have seen an increase in availability and choice for their customers but have created barriers to a healthy diet for others. These supermarkets are often situated in out of town locations, access to which normally necessitates the use of a car, making it more difficult for some to get to.

The increase in the number of large supermarkets has led to the closure of many local shops in the smaller villages and towns in West Lothian, reducing local choice and availability. As a result, a number of community groups have been prompted to set up food projects commonly known as food co-ops.

We are always looking for volunteers for our projects, if you or someone you know is interested in volunteering please contact Jen on 01506 429000 or email: jen@welfehd.co.uk for further details

Download - Guide to Setting up a Food Co-op


Where	Days open	Opening times	Contact

Addiewell, Pitt Stop	Wednesday	9am - 11am	Margaret 01501 763354

Armadale Community House, 198 Mayfield Drive.	Thursday	10am - 12pm	George Scott 01506 777342

Armadale Parish Church, Academy Street	Tuesday	10am - 11:30am	George Scott 01506 777342

Carmondean, Carmondean Library	Thursday	9.30am -1.30pm	Phyllis 01506 839301

Craigshill, Craigshill Mall	Monday	9am - 1pm	Pamela 01506 439643

Deans Primary School	Friday (term time only)	11am - 12.30pm	Angela 01506 411208

East Calder Primary School, Langton Road	Friday	11.15am - 1pm	Donna Stephens 01506 880810

Howden St Andrews Primary School	Friday (term time only)	11am - 1pm	Jen Richards 01506 429000 jen@welfehd.co.uk

Inveralmond Early Years Centre	Wednesday (term time only)	11am - 12.30pm	Aileen 01506 441907

W. Calder, Parkhead Primary School	Friday (term time only)	11:30am - 12:30	Catriona Livingston 01506 871404

Ladywell, St. Pauls Church	Monday	9am - 1pm	Sandra 01506 430035

St. Johns Hospital	Wednesday	9am - 4pm	Jen Richards 01506 429000 jen@welfehd.co.uk

Stoneyburn, Main Street	Monday - Friday	9am - 4pm	Jen Richards 01506 429000 jen@welfehd.co.uk

Strathbrock Partnership Centre, Broxburn	Thursday	9am - 2pm	Jen Richards 01506 429000 jen@welfehd.co.uk

Whitburn, Answer Project	Tuesday	11am - 1pm	Jean 01501 745064

Contact
Jen Richards, Food Co-op Development Officer : 01506 429000, jen@welfehd.co.uk
Clare Bell, Volunteer Development Officer : 01506 429000, clare@welfehd.co.uk