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Affordable Food Shop Opens in Okehampton to Combat Food Poverty

4/22/2026

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The Affordable Food Shop opened in Okehampton, Devon, to reduce stigma around food poverty.
Rebecca Green founded the shop, which operates with 16 volunteers and offers fresh and tinned food at low prices.
Customers use credit vouchers to select items rather than receiving pre-packed parcels.
All profits are reinvested to help those unable to afford food, promoting a non-judgmental environment and dignity.

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Story summary

The Affordable Food Shop opened in Okehampton, Devon, to reduce stigma around food poverty.
Rebecca Green founded the shop, which operates with 16 volunteers and offers fresh and tinned food at low prices.
Customers use credit vouchers to select items rather than receiving pre-packed parcels.
All profits are reinvested to help those unable to afford food, promoting a non-judgmental environment and dignity.