Central Dalkeith & Woodburn Pantry is a local food initiative where any household in the Central Dalkeith and Woodburn area can sign up to a free membership and then do a weekly shop for £3.50, entitling them to 10 points to spend on groceries, with bakery items, pet food, period products and fresh fruit and vegetables provided free of charge. The Pantry operates from the MARC building at 10 Woodburn Road, and is open every Friday from 1.30pm to 5.30pm. The Pantry was set up by passionate members of the local community in response to the cost of living crisis. We opened our doors in October 2022 and after only a few months of operation, we already have more than 200 members using the service.