A social supermarket which opened at South Lynn a year ago has helped thousands of families in its first year. The Purfleet Pantry based off the Southgate roundabout, marked its first birthday with a party last Friday attended by customers and supporters, including local businesses who support the venture. The Pantry provides affordable food and furniture to the local community and was opened by The Purfleet Trust to help tackle the cost of living crisis. It has held a number of initiatives throughout the year, including free dental products for children, working in conjunction with local coun…