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Britain's 1st 'social supermarket' to open its doors in Barnsley

Britain's first 'social supermarket' will open today. The Barnsley store will offer cut price groceries to those on the cusp of food poverty. The shop will be open to members who live in certain postcodes and are in receipt of welfare support.

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'Social supermarket' food from supply chain errors

'Social supermarket' food is in date Credit: Chris Radburn/PA Wire/Press Association Images

The Community Shop's surpluses are created in the supply chain by forecasting errors, seasonal promotions and packaging faults.

Food at the 'social supermarket' will be within date and wholesome, a spokesman told the Yorkshire Post.

The business holds the highest food safety accreditation standard, he added.

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