Linthouse Housing Association has opened a new community shop.

The new development has come about in association with Good Food Scotland which is part of the Feeding Britain network.

The trail-blazing development aims to offer affordable items exclusively for residents in the G51 postcode area which covers Govan.

For membership costing just £1 a month, shoppers can access a wide range of food and household products at lower prices than can be found in supermarkets.

It has a prime location at 1121 Govan Road in premises owned by us here at Linthouse Housing Association. Prior to it becoming a shop it was a café.

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The creation of the shop is a 'game changer" in combating hunger locally and was yet another way the housing provider was working with partners to tackle the crippling cost of living crisis.

Chief Executive Irene C McFarlane said: "This is a hugely-important development in delivering food dignity for the community we serve. The community shop is in a prime location which is easily accessible for local people.

"We readily acknowledge the partnership we have forged with Good Food Scotland and Feeding Britain to make this community shop a reality and to deliver low-cost shopping for as many people as possible."

Linthouse also acknowledges vital financial support and staff time provided by BAe Systems through its “community investment” work.

Initially the shop will be open each Thursday from 10 to 1 but it's hoped to extend these hours in due course if, as expected, the shop proves highly popular.

Items which can be purchased include household goods, fresh meat and dairy, frozen produce, pet food, hygiene items, sweet treats, baby essentials, laundry products and much more.