On Tuesday 1 August, Curo will be launching a special project to get food and support to rural communities. The Pantry is a food bank and so much more, bringing much-needed help to hard-to-reach customers as the cost of living crisis continues.

Supported by UK food poverty charity Fareshare, Curo supplier Travis Perkins and local supermarkets, The Pantry will be open to all Curo customers – from young carers, to families and older people – who'll be able to get a few bags of food shopping for £3. 

Everyone who comes along to the launch will automatically be entered into a prize draw, with five raffle prizes up for grabs. There'll also be a buffet plus free children's activities such as face-painting, crafting and games.

Colleagues from Curo's friendly and knowledgeable Customer Accounts team will also be on location to offer money and benefits advice, helping people struggling with rising costs to access on-the-spot assistance.

 "I've been working on The Pantry project for several years so I'm very excited about the launch," says Emma Newman, Regional Accounts Manager, who's organised the project. "The idea was sparked when we realised how hard it is for some of our customers in rural areas to access help. We wanted to bring support to their doorsteps. As well as offering supplies to restock their kitchen cupboards, Curo colleagues will be on hand at The Pantry to offer practical advice on money matters."

 After the launch, The Pantry will be open every Tuesday at the Community Room, 10am-2pm.

Housing association and house-builder, Curo provides homes and support services to over 25,000 customers