This sweet mobile grocery shop is back on the road for Saint Patrick’s Day
People are loving the concept.
Steph Ayres’ Gather Community Grocery in Ballinspittle, already known for championing quality Irish produce, launched a brand-new mobile shop this month and you might spot it in your neck of the woods this St Patrick’s Day.
The Gather Community Grocery Mobile parks up outside The Fields Bar in Dunderrow every Tuesday from 2pm to 7pm, bringing a carefully curated selection of fresh, local food and local flowers directly to the village.
The cheery sunshine yellow shop has also been spotted in Cammogue Marsh, Kinsale, across the marsh from Blacks on Fridays from 10am to 2pm.
“Paddy’s Day! We’ll be open in Dunderrow from 2pm- 7pm so come and get your groceries before you head off to your evening celebrations!” Steph shared on social media.
Shoppers can expect fresh vegetables, bread from Seeds Bakery, milk from Galvin Farms, eggs from West Cork Eggs (including duck eggs), pantry staples from a range of cuisines, snacks, bags of coffee, soft drinks, and even dog treats. And that’s just the start.
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Plans are already in motion to expand the offering to include refill stations for spices, grains and cleaning products, along with a fridge stocked with fine cheeses and charcuterie, a freezer filled with Caherbeg meats, Popsicles from Popsicle, and whatever else can be cleverly packed into the tiny but mighty mobile shop.
While Dunderrow is the first regular stop, the long-term vision is even more exciting. The aim is to pop up in villages and small towns that don’t always have access to a wide variety of fresh, high-quality produce.
Once the growing season kicks in, there’ll be an even stronger focus on sourcing from local vegetable producers.
