That the Parliament celebrates the official opening of CFINE’s Pantry+ due to take place on 27 August; understands that Pantry+ is a food service that operates to help families in Aberdeen access affordable and healthy foods, toiletries, and baby products at a low cost, costing £5 annually for a membership and £3 per visit, at which point Pantry members can choose up to 10 items per shop, which have an estimated value of around £15-£20; notes that CFINE secured funding through the Scottish Government’s Place Based Investment Fund, distributed by Aberdeen City Council, to refurbish their existing pantry space; recognises what it considers to be this important service in tackling cost of living pressures and wishes CFINE all the best ahead of the Pantry+ opening.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Dawn Black, Gary Bouse, Miles Briggs, Stuart McMillan, Paul Sweeney