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Surplus Store
Welcome to the Surplus Store at Whitley Bay Big Local
The Surplus Store offers a range of affordable goods to help you survive the cost of living crisis. The shop is open to everyone, but you need to be a member to use it.
We sell fresh fruit and vegetables, eggs, end of day produce from local supermarkets and surplus food from suppliers.
Help us to reduce waste!
Open Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm
How it works
Your membership means that you can buy from our on site Surplus Store.
PLUS, you get 15% off of cuppas in the cafe
£3 to sign up = 30 points loaded on to your card to spend
- The Surplus Store works on a point based system, load £5 on to your card and gain 50 points
- All produce is heavily discounted, so 50 points gets you loads in the shop
- There's fruit, veg, frozen goods, pantry staples, organic milk, free range eggs, toiletries and so much more!
Pop in today to find out more and save produce from going in to landfill
Affordable
Our on site shop is priced affordably and in most cases is cheaper than supermarkets and discounters. Items are priced from 1 point which is just 10p, so loading up your card with a few quid can get you so much!
Sustainable
The majority of the food sold has been diverted from local supermarkets or suppliers as end of day surplus food. But there's so much more than just food. There's repaired electrical items, gifts, crafts and more - By shopping with us, you're helping to reduce waste
Nutritious
We offer a range of fresh fruit and vegetables alongside longer life foods and other staples. Everything you need to make a balanced and nutritious meal for you and your family
Friendly
Our shop is run by a team of wonderful volunteers and we are always here to help. We can get you set up as a member, help you to navigate the shop and offer any guidance