Students launch community grocery
A new community grocery is being launched by Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln, which will be run by students.
Designed to support local families, students and staff while strengthening links between the school and the wider community the grocery will offer affordable food and essential items in a welcoming environment.
“Its aim is simple but powerful: to help reduce food waste, provide practical support to those who need it and create a space where the community feels connected and supported,” said a spokesperson for the school on Macaulay Drive.
“What makes this project truly special is the role of our students; the larder will be run by students with staff support, giving them hands-on experience and real-world skills such as budgeting, basic accounting, stock control and customer service.”
Students will be responsible for managing stock, welcoming customers, handling transactions while working as a team to develop confidence, responsibility and social awareness.
“Through this project students are not only learning fundamental business skills; they are learning empathy, communication, problem solving and the importance of contributing positively to their community.
By working with real customers and by taking on real responsibilities they gain valuable life skills that will support them well beyond the classroom.
“The community grocery is also part of our commitment to sustainability: by working with local partners and suppliers to redistribute surplus food we are helping to reduce waste while making good food accessible to more people.
“We warmly invite members of the local community to be part of this initiative by visiting the grocery, spreading the word, offering support or simply encouraging our students as they take on this meaningful role.
Together we hope to build a project that not only provides food but also builds skills, confidence and community spirit.”
Details of location and opening times: lincolnshirefoodpartnership.org/foodbanks-2/#Springwell-Academy-Community-Grocery
