The Affordable Food Shop in Okehampton offers 'food with dignity'
By Jane Douglas
Published on April 21, 2026.
The Affordable Food Shop in Okehampton, Devon, has been led by Rebecca Green, founder of the Okeampton Community Kitchen and Foodbank, who believes the model is a first in the UK. The shop allows people who normally rely on the town's food bank to choose from free items using credit vouchers instead of pre-packages.
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