Spark is temporarily closed as we complete venue improvements for our Summer season. We cannot wait to see you from 9am on Friday 25th April.
Spark is temporarily closed as we complete venue improvements for our Summer season. We cannot wait to see you from 9am on Friday 25th April.
Open Wednesday and Saturday from 9am-10:30am
Open Wednesday & Saturday mornings from 9am, the General Store redistributes perfectly good food that would otherwise go to landfill.
Did you know the UK wastes approximately 9.5 million tonnes of food every year? It’s a real problem.
Food is from local supermarkets, so bring your bag and £1, and take as much as you want!
Getting online is an essential. It allows people to apply for jobs, to get support & access healthcare. Despite this, many are left behind.
We can provide free mobile data for those who are currently unable to get online and stay connected.
We’re always looking for new volunteers who can help run the General Store at SPARK. Supported by our team, you could help out by staffing the store and having chats with our customers. We’re also looking for volunteers to help pick up surplus food from nearby supermarkets in York and deliver them to the General Store!
The General Store is groceries, and a zero-waste supermarket, all rolled into one.
Our fresh new look has been designed to spark conversations around how zero-waste should be as mainstream as a grocery store.
So whether you want to fight food waste, grab bargains, or even need a bit of support, the General Store aims to be a better way to shop.
A grocery store for the community and planet.
Open Wednesday and Saturday from 9am-10:30am
The General Store is open Wednesday and Saturday from 9am-10:30am.
Instead of paying per item, you pay per bag you fill. Each bag costs £1.
Yes please, where possible, bring your own bag to fill.
Yes – you can pick from any of the items.
Yes, you can pay by cash or by debit card (including Apple and Google Pay).
The General Store is groceries, and a zero-waste supermarket, all rolled into one.
Our branding has been created to spark conversations around how zero-waste should be as mainstream as a grocery store.
So whether you want to fight food waste, grab bargains, or even need a bit of support, the General Store aims to be a better way to shop.
A grocery store for the community and planet.
Open Wednesday & Saturday mornings from 9am, the General Store redistributes perfectly good food that would otherwise go to landfill.
Did you know the UK wastes approximately 9.5 million tonnes of food every year? It’s a real problem.
Food is from local supermarkets, so bring your bag and £1, and take as much as you want!
We’re always looking for new volunteers who can help run the General Store at SPARK. Supported by our team, you could help out by staffing the store and have chats with our customers. We’re also looking for volunteers to help pick up surplus food from nearby supermarkets in York and deliver them to the General Store!
To find out more, email [email protected]
The General Store redistributes perfectly good food that would otherwise go to landfill – with the aim to reduce food waste across the city.
The £1 people pay to fill a bag means the General Store can provide free food to those most in need. If you’re dealing with food insecurity, reach out to see how we can support you – alternatively, visit our General Store and pick up what you need.
Therefore, the General Store is both an actual grocery store and provides food bank services.
Your £1 fill a bag means the General Store can provide free food to those most in need. If you're dealing with food insecurity, reach out to see how we can support you - alternatively, visit our General Store and pick up what you need.
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Spark:York
17-21 Piccadilly
York
YO1 9PB
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Closed (excluding bank holidays)
9:00am* — 10:30pm
9:00am* — 11:00pm
9:00am* — 9:00pm
*coffee and retail from 9am, main menu from 12pm
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