SEK Community Food Shop

Good Food | Fair Prices | For Everyone

A smarter more affodable way for the community in Medway

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SEK Community Food Shop – Chatham, is a new community supermarket designed to help local people shop smarter, spend less and waste less. Offering affordable food, everyday essentials and fresh produce at lower prices, we’re creating a welcoming space where local residents can access great value shopping while helping reduce food waste across our community. Helping local people shop smarter, spend less and waste less.

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Affordable Food. Practical Support. Stronger Communities.

We believe everyone should have access to affordable, quality food.

SEK Community Food Shop Medway is a not-for-profit community supermarket that will offer lower-cost groceries and household essentials in a friendly, modern shopping environment.

Whether you’re looking to make your budget go further, reduce your weekly shopping costs, or simply make more sustainable choices, we’re here to help.

Our goal is simple:

✓ Help local households save money
✓ Reduce food waste
✓ Support healthier communities
✓ Create a welcoming space for everyone

Why shop with us?

Smart Shopping for Everyday Life

Save Money
Access affordable groceries and household essentials at prices designed to help your budget go further.

Reduce Food Waste
By giving perfectly good food a second chance, we’re helping reduce unnecessary waste and protect the environment.

Support Your Community
Every shop contributes to a local initiative focused on creating positive social impact across Medway.

Feel Welcome
Our shop is designed to be friendly, inclusive and accessible for local residents.

More than just a shop

What is a community food shop?

A community food shop works much like any other supermarket, but with a different purpose. As a not-for-profit organisation, we focus on providing affordable food and everyday essentials while supporting local people and reducing unnecessary food waste.

You’ll find a wide range of products, including: Fresh fruit and vegetables, Store cupboard essentials, Chilled and frozen foods, Household items, Seasonal products and special offers. Every purchase helps support a stronger, more sustainable local community.

Wrap-Around Support

The SEK Community Food Shop is much more than a place to buy affordable food. The shop is designed as a trusted community hub where people can access practical support alongside their weekly shopping.

Support Available Through the Shop

Alongside affordable food and everyday essentials, we’ll be working with local organisations to bring helpful advice, information and support directly into the shop.

Whether you’re looking for tips on managing household bills, finding work, improving your wellbeing, or simply connecting with local services, we’ll help you find the right support in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Practical Help, All Under One Roof

We’ll regularly welcome local organisations into the shop to offer advice and support, as well as having a community coordinator in the shop offering practical support, including:

Money, budgeting and household bills
Benefits and financial well-being
Employment support
Volunteering opportunities
Digital skills and getting online
Health and wellbeing
Energy and water saving advice
Local community activities and services

No complicated referrals. Just practical support when you need it.

Helping Our Community Waste Less

Every year, good quality food goes to waste simply because there is more than shops, growers, and suppliers can use.We work with food suppliers and local partners to give perfectly good food a second chance, helping to reduce waste while making affordable food available to local people.That means you can pick up great value groceries while helping create a more sustainable future for Medway.

Shopping That Makes a Difference

Every time you shop with us, you’re helping to: