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New Social Supermarket Opens in Mablethorpe to Combat Food Poverty

4/16/2026

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Community Table, a social supermarket, has opened in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, to support families facing food poverty.
The not-for-profit aims to help members save up to 70% on groceries by selling surplus and near-expiry products.
Founder Liam Grimes reported that 240 people signed up within a week, paying £5 annually for food points.
Grimes, who has experienced food poverty, emphasized a dignity-focused approach, differing from traditional food banks.
Mablethorpe is among England's most deprived areas, and Grimes hopes to reach 300 members by year-end.

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Story summary

Community Table, a social supermarket, has opened in Mablethorpe, Lincolnshire, to support families facing food poverty.
The not-for-profit aims to help members save up to 70% on groceries by selling surplus and near-expiry products.
Founder Liam Grimes reported that 240 people signed up within a week, paying £5 annually for food points.
Grimes, who has experienced food poverty, emphasized a dignity-focused approach, differing from traditional food banks.
Mablethorpe is among England's most deprived areas, and Grimes hopes to reach 300 members by year-end.