How FoodCycle helps guests in the winter
At FoodCycle, our wonderful guests are at the heart of everything we do. Bringing communities together through the power of good food is our bread and butter! The long winter months can be hard for everyone, but those who are more vulnerable are often hit the hardest. We asked our guests how FoodCycle helps them […]
Volunteer stories: An interview with a FoodCycle Project Leader
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a FoodCycle Project Leader? Well… now is your chance. We spoke to lovely volunteer Maria, 21, who has been the PR, Marketing and Communications Leader at FoodCycle Finsbury Park for just over a year. She tells us how she got into volunteering, what she does each week and […]
What’s going on in your community this spring?
Spring into action and get involved in your local community this season. There is an abundance of activities taking place in your community as the weather warms up and the outdoors begins to flourish. Here are some of our top picks of community events taking place across the country over the next few months. The […]
“Be a changemaker” and join FoodCycle Hackney
Project Leader, Hibi Racs, talks about her involvement in FoodCycle and why you should definitely give it a go! Discovering and volunteering at FoodCycle has been an unforgettable experience. I had been involved in a couple of community food projects before volunteering with FoodCycle, but after I attended my first session at Islington, the first […]
“We are hoping we can help unite the community”
FoodCycle Bloomsbury has a new home – in Finsbury Park! Project Leader, Jenny Dickson talks about why they have moved location and their hopes for the future. How long have you volunteered for FoodCycle Bloomsbury? How did you get involved? I have been a Project Leader at Bloomsbury, now Finsbury Park(!), for about a […]
5 favourite things about FoodCycle
We love sitting down and chatting with our guests and hearing what they think about FoodCycle. On a recent visit to FoodCycle Islington, we asked guests what they like about the meal and why it makes a difference. Here are their top 5 favourite reasons to come and eat with us… Tasty food is good for […]
Secrets of a fundraising campaign
FoodCycle was over the moon when family business, Lazy Susan, chose us as one of the charities to be a part of their Do Some Good campaign. In just a couple of months, they have raised over £5,000 for FoodCycle, meaning we can open our doors and serve tasty meals for even more people in […]
FoodCycle Annual Conference 2017
It’s that time of year again! We’re delighted to invite our brilliant project leaders to the FoodCycle Annual Conference 2017! Join us for our action packed two- day conference in London – click here to sign up! When: Saturday 14th October & Sunday 15th October Where: Atlantic House, 50 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FG* What to expect: Inspiring presentations […]
The Annual Conference… from the Project Leader’s Mouth
With the FoodCycle Annual Conference mere weeks away, we’ve been asking some of our Project Leaders what they enjoyed about last year’s conference and why they can’t wait to come again this year! Here, the brilliant Geertje Van Rees of FoodCycle Cambridge describes her experience meeting other FoodCyclers from across the country, getting stuck into […]
The Annual Conference… from the Project Leaders’ Mouth!
With the FoodCycle Annual Conference mere weeks away, we’ve been asking some of our Project Leaders what they enjoyed about last year’s conference and why they can’t wait to come again this year! Here, the marvellous Maria Giorda of FoodCycle LSE shares her favourite memories from last year, the key things she learned, and what drives her to dedicate […]
Our Shining Stars – The Annual Awards 2017
At this year’s FoodCycle Annual Conference we have been delighted to recognise the brilliant efforts of our Project Leaders at our awards ceremony. Our Project Leaders give so much time, energy and creativity each week to their projects, and really do help to reduce food poverty, loneliness and food waste in their communities. They keep […]
Peter’s FoodCycle Hacks & Tips
Practical Peter from FoodCycle Finsbury Park loves a good hack. Whether it is making delicious food with very few ingredients, using simple methods to clean difficult stains or thinking up non-traditional cooking methods, Peter is your man. In this monthly blog, he will be sharing all his favourite FoodCycley knowledge with you, so you can […]