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View Subscription OffersBega District News' complete view of propertyHome/News/Latest NewsSapphire Community Pantry opens in larger store | Photos, VideoBy Albert McKnightUpdated January 30
2019 - 4:30pm, first published May 3 2018 - 1:00pmBy Albert McKnightUpdated January 30 2019 - 4:30pm, first published May 3 2018 - 1:00pmFacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailCopyView +5 Photos The
Sapphire Community Pantry has opened the doors at its new, larger shop that also includes disabled access.
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50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperAll other regional websites in your areaContinue The volunteer-run, low-cost grocery store can now be found
at 2 Peden St, Bega, and members celebrated the move on Thursday with music, games and a sausage sizzle.
Sapphire Community Projects president Christine Welsh said the pantry had grown since it opened last September and now had 500 members and about 90 people shopped in it each week.
She said the target audience for the store was people in need, but everyone was invited to shop there.
“Some people say this pantry is a life saver for them,” she said.
The pantry is currently open 11am-2pm on Thursdays. For donations or inquiries call Ms Welsh on 0438 407 364.
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