Open Doors Somerset

Open Doors Somerset is a community charity dedicated to reducing food waste, strengthening local connections and creating a welcoming space where everyone can feel supported. Open Doors Somerset provides practical services, affordable food and community activities that help improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and bring people together.

Originally established as Crewkerne Community Kitchen, the organisation began by redistributing surplus food from local supermarkets to people who could benefit from it. Since then, it has grown into a thriving community hub offering a wide range of initiatives, including a Community Fridge, weekly cooking groups, repair and reuse projects, creative workshops and social events that encourage learning, sustainability and community engagement.

In 2024, the charity adopted the name Open Doors Somerset to better reflect its expanding mission and activities. The organisation continues to create opportunities for people of all ages to connect, share skills, access affordable food and support one another. Every month, Open Doors Somerset helps prevent over a tonne of surplus food from going to landfill, making a positive impact on both the local community and the environment. Open Doors Somerset is helping build a stronger and more sustainable future for local people.