Our community supermarket network expands

A group of men and women stand smiling at the camera behind a red ribbon that's about to be cut.

We have expanded our community supermarket network. New supermarkets are now open in Maldon and Brentwood.

Maldon and District CVS are running the new Maldon District Social Supermarket. This is will run as a pop-up shop in the United Reformed Churches in Burnham-on-Crouch and Southminster.

The shop will provide residents with affordable fresh food, toiletries and cupboard essentials.

Morning and afternoon opening times are listed below. More sessions will be available across the Maldon district over the next six months.

Southminster United Reformed Church - 10.30am to 12pm

  • 10 April
  • 8 May
  • 5 June

Burnham United Reformed Church 1pm to 2.30pm

  • 27 February
  • 27 March
  • 24 April
  • 22 May
  • 19 June

Brentwood’s new Community Pantry will run as a pop-up shop. This is located in Bishop’s Hall Park Community Centre in Pilgrims Hatch.

Hosted by Manna Meals, the shop will allow residents to shop discounted essentials.

Brentwood Community Pantry will be open on:

  • Saturdays (weekly) from 11am to 12.30pm
  • Wednesdays (alternate weeks) from 3.30pm to 5.00pm

Brentwood residents can also buy discounted recipe kits. These contain all the ingredients and instructions needed to cook simple, healthy meals.

Maldon and Brentwood mark the 11th and 12th community supermarkets to open. We’re committed to delivering 14 in total across Essex.