'Social supermarket' to take over vacant shop
SE Kitchen will open a third shop, adding to the social enterprise's units in Ashford and Ramsgate.
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"We pride ourselves on creating a supportive, inclusive space where people can access what they need today while building a more stable, sustainable future."
— Rebecca Smith , Executive
"Being able to put this new community supermarket in the heart of Chatham... is fantastic and will undoubtedly support the wider work we are undertaking."
— Teresa Murray , Politician
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SE Kitchen will open a third shop, adding to the social enterprise's units in Ashford and Ramsgate.
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