Mar 04 2025 49 mins 1
Alastair and Nicola Bruce from a small church in Scotland share how they transformed a coffee shop space into a community pantry, cafe, and pre-loved shop to provide support with dignity and build relationships.
They offer practical advice for other churches to start small and match resources to community needs.
The community pantry became a platform for long-term support and missional engagement beyond just providing food.
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