SE Kitchen offers healthy and budget-friendly options including its popular £1 fruit & veg bag, making fresh produce accessible to everyone.
Recognising that unexpected bills can strain even the best of budgets, the social supermarket operates a ‘no questions asked policy’ and aims to help those who may be facing temporary financial pressures or simply need a little extra support.
Patrick Forbes, chair of trustees for the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, said: “Social supermarkets offer another option for people who need help with food but don't qualify for foodbanks. We are so pleased to be able to provide SE Kitchen with financial support to help with the opening of their second social supermarket.
“This initiative is set to positively impact the lives of more than 28,000 families in Ashford – not only offering low-cost food but also, social support, and opportunities for connection. They tackle the systemic causes of poverty, making them a vital model for community support and sustainability.”
Sodexo’s volunteering policy enables its employees to take three paid volunteering days each year supporting those those in need. Colleagues living and working in the Ashford area will be offered the opportunity to volunteer at the store.
SE Kitchen is committed to reducing food waste and will redistribute surplus items and near sell-by-date stock. This is a sustainable measure which ensures more people can benefit from quality food options.