“A fortune to buy separately! It’s life changing what you do. That’s no exaggeration. When I first joined in it was because of agreeing with the ethos primarily, then as life twists and turns it’s been a real help. It’s a huge help & it has shaped my kids brains for the future- they view consumerism differently because of the bags im sure. Thank you”

Anonymous

“I was a lazy shopper and didn’t think about what I bought but it has completely changed our outlook, I now eat bendy veg which I wouldn’t before!”

Anonymous

“There’s something to be said for the dignity of knowing you don’t have to go without”

Anonymous

“I live in a poor community and it’s been a lifeline to some. For others, including myself, it’s been a huge help and I love the fact that it’s reducing waste”

Anonymous

“The Pickle Palace is innovative, educational, grassroots, against waste and I get great shopping for a fraction of the RRP”

Anonymous

“It has helped me and my son to have a balanced diet due to the fresh fruit and veg being delivered”

Anonymous

“Really helps with the bills [and I like] the mystery of not knowing what you’ll get”

Anonymous

“I love the mystery of it…I make up recipes and invent, I love the surprise of it.”

Anonymous

"It inspires you to cook more"

Anonymous

"I'm able to try/eat things I couldn't afford normally... you get treats"

Anonymous

"I believe in what you do, but now it has become essential as it helps financially"

Anonymous

"It's in the village and you can walk there"

Anonymous

"Tops up the weekly shop without having to use the car

Anonymous

"It saves embarassment [I] feel uneasy going to a food bank"

Anonymous

"Makes sure my kids will eat when I have no money"

Anonymous

"Providing judgement free, affordable fresh produce is hugely valuable"

Anonymous

"Getting food to people at low cost when they need it"

Anonymous

"It offers wholesome food to those on low budgets"

Anonymous

"It's given us things we have not bought before and so to try something different is nice"

Anonymous

“It’s a wonderful and unique organisation…we would visit every week for a cuppa and a chat too……always a friendly face and it can really turn round a tricky day.”

Anonymous

"I love that the markets are open to all"

Anonymous

“Kept us and our neighbours feeling like every Wednesday was a Christmas day! We would really have struggled to keep the cupboards/freezers/our tummies full without you.”

Anonymous

"Just looking forward to parcels really helped"

Anonymous

“Do tell me and I’ll write whatever you want. You know it’s all honest. I can write about your environmental impacts, your teaching skills and the fact that my groups have benefitted. I can write about the joy that the Happy Bags bring and about how we base our whole weeks cooking on them and how it massively helps us financially with two kids and the fact that yous are always tirelessly looking at ways to support other people and reduce costs and increase knowledge and learning and that there needs to be some charge to cover costs.”

Anonymous

“The parcels have been much needed and my main source of weekly groceries……I spoke to family on the phone, but nice to see someone.”

Anonymous