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Food & Life Padstow Providing low cost food & life products for people on government supported incomes or benefit cards.

Recipe of the Week: Budget-Friendly Creamy Tuna Pasta 🍝A tasty, filling meal that won’t break the budget! Perfect for th...
14/09/2026

Recipe of the Week: Budget-Friendly Creamy Tuna Pasta 🍝
A tasty, filling meal that won’t break the budget! Perfect for those nights when you want something quick, easy and satisfying.
You’ll need:
• 500g pasta
• 2 cans tuna, drained
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup grated cheese
• Salt & pepper
• Optional: garlic, herbs or leftover veggies
Method:
Cook pasta according to the packet directions.
Fry the onion until soft. Add any extra veggies you’re using.
Stir in the soup and milk, then add the tuna and peas.
Season with salt, pepper and herbs.
Stir through the cooked pasta and top with cheese.
Bake until golden and bubbling, or simply serve straight from the pan!
💰 Budget tip: Use whatever vegetables you already have in the fridge or freezer and swap tuna for leftover chicken or ham.

📦🐶 REVEAL TIME!So, what was hiding in those boxes at Food & Life?A large range of dog beds! 🐾🛏️Because our four-legged f...
13/09/2026

📦🐶 REVEAL TIME!
So, what was hiding in those boxes at Food & Life?
A large range of dog beds! 🐾🛏️
Because our four-legged family members deserve a comfy spot too! ❤️
If your pooch could use a new place to curl up, you might want to pop into Food & Life and see what’s available.

📦🤔 What could be in these boxes at Food & Life?Food? Household goodies? Something for the pantry? Maybe even a surprise ...
11/09/2026

📦🤔 What could be in these boxes at Food & Life?
Food? Household goodies? Something for the pantry? Maybe even a surprise or two! 👀
Have a guess and then come and have a look! 🛒

Barbie has entered the lolly aisle! 💕🎀Funday Barbie Sweets are here to add a little pink, a little fun and a LOT of “I’m...
09/09/2026

Barbie has entered the lolly aisle! 💕🎀
Funday Barbie Sweets are here to add a little pink, a little fun and a LOT of “I’m just having one” energy… 😂🍬
Because apparently being a grown-up doesn’t mean we have to stop buying lollies with our favourite childhood icon on them! 💅💖

Recipe of the Week 🥪🍳Ham is the star of this week’s recipe! Try these easy Ham & Cheese Breakfast Muffins — perfect for ...
09/09/2026

Recipe of the Week 🥪🍳
Ham is the star of this week’s recipe! Try these easy Ham & Cheese Breakfast Muffins — perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes or a quick snack.
🥓 Diced ham
🧀 Grated cheese
🥚 Eggs
🥛 A splash of milk
🌿 Your favourite herbs
🥦 Add any veggies you have on hand
Mix, spoon into a muffin tray and bake until golden and set. Simple, tasty and a great way to use up what’s in the fridge!

🍦❄️ Is it too cold for ice cream?Absolutely not when it’s Chupa Chups Mini Ice Creams! 😍🍭All the fun of your favourite C...
08/09/2026

🍦❄️ Is it too cold for ice cream?
Absolutely not when it’s Chupa Chups Mini Ice Creams! 😍🍭
All the fun of your favourite Chupa Chups flavours in a mini frozen treat. Perfect for when you want a little something sweet… even if the weather disagrees! 😂

Have you tried Double D Sugar Free Butter Candy? 🍬✨Or maybe one of their other sugar free treats? There’s something pret...
06/09/2026

Have you tried Double D Sugar Free Butter Candy? 🍬✨
Or maybe one of their other sugar free treats? There’s something pretty satisfying about finding a sweet treat without the added sugar!
Have you got a favourite Double D treat? Tell us what you think! 😋

Happy Father’s Day from Food & Life! 💙Today we’re celebrating all the dads, stepdads, grandads, father figures and those...
05/09/2026

Happy Father’s Day from Food & Life! 💙
Today we’re celebrating all the dads, stepdads, grandads, father figures and those who’ve stepped up and been there like a dad.
Wishing you a wonderful Father’s Day filled with good food, good company and plenty of reasons to smile! 🥰

🍌✨ Banana Angel Delight ✨🍌A light, creamy, dreamy dessert made with banana, creamy goodness and a touch of sweetness. Th...
03/09/2026

🍌✨ Banana Angel Delight ✨🍌
A light, creamy, dreamy dessert made with banana, creamy goodness and a touch of sweetness. Think fluffy, fruity and totally nostalgic! 😋
It’s the kind of old-school treat that disappears from the bowl very quickly! 💛

Recipe of the Week 🦃🍴Turkey mince is on the menu this week! It’s versatile, budget-friendly and makes a great base for a...
03/09/2026

Recipe of the Week 🦃🍴
Turkey mince is on the menu this week! It’s versatile, budget-friendly and makes a great base for a quick family meal.
Try it in Turkey Mince Lettuce Cups 🌯
✨ Turkey mince
✨ Garlic & onion
✨ Grated carrot
✨ Soy sauce
✨ A splash of sweet chilli
✨ Fresh herbs
✨ Lettuce leaves to serve
Brown the mince with garlic and onion, add the carrot, soy sauce and sweet chilli, then cook until everything is deliciously combined. Spoon into crisp lettuce leaves and top with fresh herbs.
Simple, tasty and easy on the budget! 💚

🍫 A WHOLE 1KG BAG OF NUTELLA! 🍫Yep… ONE. WHOLE. KILOGRAM. 😍That’s a lot of hazelnutty, chocolatey goodness in one bag! P...
01/09/2026

🍫 A WHOLE 1KG BAG OF NUTELLA! 🍫
Yep… ONE. WHOLE. KILOGRAM. 😍
That’s a lot of hazelnutty, chocolatey goodness in one bag! Perfect for toast, pancakes, baking… or, let’s be honest, a sneaky spoonful straight from the jar. 😂
Come check out what’s on the shelves before someone decides this one is too good to resist!

📸 PHOTOGRAPHIC PROOF! 📸For everyone who says “There’s nothing to buy here” or “The limits make it impossible to get what...
01/09/2026

📸 PHOTOGRAPHIC PROOF! 📸
For everyone who says “There’s nothing to buy here” or “The limits make it impossible to get what I want”…
We present Exhibit A. 👀👇
Our shelves are stocked, the variety is there, and yes — there are limits. Those limits are there so we can help more members get access to affordable groceries, not to make your shopping impossible.
Sometimes it’s less about “there’s nothing here” and more about “I didn’t find what I was looking for today.” 😉
Take a look around, check the shelves, and you might just surprise yourself with what you can put together within the limits! 🛒❤️

🥤📦 Breaking News from the Foodbank Delivery Team… 👶😂We ordered a pallet of drinks… but it seems Foodbank may have accide...
31/08/2026

🥤📦 Breaking News from the Foodbank Delivery Team… 👶😂
We ordered a pallet of drinks… but it seems Foodbank may have accidentally included the cutest little bonus item in the delivery!
Introducing our newest (and smallest) pallet passenger — guaranteed to bring smiles, giggles and absolutely zero fizz! 🥰
Don’t worry… No babies were packed, shipped, delivered, stacked or stored with our drink pallets. This little cutie just happened to be in the right place at the right time for a very funny photo opportunity! 💙

😂🥤📦

Fun Fact Friday | Food & Life edition 🛒🥦Did you know Food & Life is here to help make groceries a little more manageable...
27/08/2026

Fun Fact Friday | Food & Life edition 🛒🥦
Did you know Food & Life is here to help make groceries a little more manageable for people on government assisted incomes and benefits?
We work hard to provide a great range of fruit, veg and pantry staples at affordable prices, while also keeping purchase limits in place so more members can access the essentials they need.
It is all about stretching budgets, supporting households, and making everyday shopping a bit easier.

🌴✨ Date paste… have you tried it yet?A naturally sweet little gem that can add flavour and sweetness to so many things! ...
27/08/2026

🌴✨ Date paste… have you tried it yet?
A naturally sweet little gem that can add flavour and sweetness to so many things! 😋
Use it in:
🍪 Bliss balls and homemade slices
🥣 Stirred through porridge or yoghurt
🍞 Baking instead of refined sugar
🥤 Smoothies for a caramel-like sweetness
🍯 Sauces, dressings and marinades
🥜 Energy bars and healthy snacks
It’s a simple way to add a rich, caramel flavour while making the most of this amazing fruit.
What’s your favourite way to use date paste? 👇

🌈 Capsicum Colour Challenge! 🌈Have you ever wondered why capsicums come in different colours? 🫑❤️💛💚🧡Green, red, yellow a...
26/08/2026

🌈 Capsicum Colour Challenge! 🌈
Have you ever wondered why capsicums come in different colours? 🫑❤️💛💚🧡
Green, red, yellow and orange capsicums are actually the same veggie at different stages of ripeness! As they mature, they become sweeter and develop a different flavour profile.
💚 Green capsicums – crisp, fresh and slightly bitter with a classic “capsicum” flavour.
❤️ Red capsicums – sweeter, fruitier and often the favourite for roasting.
💛 Yellow capsicums – mild, sweet and bright in flavour.
🧡 Orange capsicums – sweet, juicy and somewhere between yellow and red.
So… what’s your favourite? Are you a crunchy green fan, a sweet red lover, or do you pick your colour based on the meal you’re making? 😋
Tell us below 👇🫑

🥘 Recipe of the Week: Corned Beef Cottage Pie 🥘Looking for a budget-friendly meal that’s packed with flavour? This week’...
25/08/2026

🥘 Recipe of the Week: Corned Beef Cottage Pie 🥘
Looking for a budget-friendly meal that’s packed with flavour? This week’s recipe uses a pantry favourite — tinned corned beef!
✨ Corned Beef Cottage Pie ✨
A simple, hearty dinner the whole family will enjoy.
You’ll need:
🥔 4 large potatoes, mashed
🥫 1 tin corned beef, chopped
🧅 1 onion, diced
🥕 1–2 cups mixed vegetables
🍅 1 tablespoon tomato paste
🥄 A splash of Worcestershire sauce (optional)
🧀 Cheese for the top (optional)
Method:
Cook onion and vegetables until softened.
Add chopped corned beef, tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
Place mixture into a baking dish and top with mashed potato.
Sprinkle with cheese and bake until golden and bubbling.
A delicious way to turn simple ingredients into a comforting meal. 💚
What’s your favourite recipe using tinned corned beef? Let us know! 👇

A little reminder from Food & Life 💚We love seeing our community enjoy the store, but we need your help to keep it clean...
24/08/2026

A little reminder from Food & Life 💚
We love seeing our community enjoy the store, but we need your help to keep it clean and welcoming for everyone.
Today we found rubbish left behind on a shelf — food wrappers, takeaway packaging and other bits that don’t belong in our aisles. 🗑️
A quick question… why? 🤔
There are no bins in store, so please take your rubbish with you and dispose of it at home. Our team works hard to keep Food & Life clean, safe and ready for everyone to shop.
A coffee cup, wrapper or piece of rubbish might seem small, but when it’s left behind it becomes someone else’s job to clean up.
Let’s show our community space a little kindness — because Food & Life belongs to all of us. 💚
Thank you for helping us keep it clean. 🙏

🍎 Fun Fact Friday – Food & Life Edition! 🥦Did you know? 🤔Fruit and vegetables don't all have to look perfect to be packe...
21/08/2026

🍎 Fun Fact Friday – Food & Life Edition! 🥦
Did you know? 🤔
Fruit and vegetables don't all have to look perfect to be packed with goodness! A wonky carrot, a lopsided tomato or a slightly oddly-shaped apple tastes just as delicious and is just as nutritious as its "perfect" looking cousin. 🍏🥕
At Food & Life, we're all about reducing food waste and making good food accessible. Sometimes the best bargains are the ones that aren't picture-perfect!
So next time you spot a quirky-looking piece of produce, give it a go—you might just find your new favourite! 💚

Before you shop, you might notice we have limits on some of our fruit and vegetables. 🍎🥕🥦There's a simple reason why.At ...
20/08/2026

Before you shop, you might notice we have limits on some of our fruit and vegetables. 🍎🥕🥦
There's a simple reason why.
At Food & Life, we work hard to source as much fresh fruit and veg as we can because we know how important it is for healthy meals and overall wellbeing. Fresh produce can also be one of the most expensive items at the supermarket, so we're committed to making it as accessible as possible for our members.
Our purchase limits help make sure everyone who comes through our doors has the opportunity to take home fresh, nutritious food. By sharing what we have fairly, more families, seniors and individuals can benefit.
Thank you for understanding and helping us make our fresh produce go further. Together, we can ensure everyone gets a fair share. 💚

🍽️ New Recipe Books Have Arrived! 📖Looking for simple, delicious meals that won't break the budget? We've just received ...
19/08/2026

🍽️ New Recipe Books Have Arrived! 📖
Looking for simple, delicious meals that won't break the budget? We've just received a few of these fantastic Foodbank "Food for Families" recipe books at Food & Life!
Packed with easy, family-friendly recipes, they're full of inspiration to help you make the most of everyday ingredients while creating tasty, nourishing meals everyone will enjoy.
Pop in and grab a copy while you're shopping, if available - you might just discover your new favourite dinner! ❤️

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