FoodCycle Christmas Recipes
Many of our FoodCycle projects will be serving up tasty and nutritious three-course meals across the festive period, ensuring that communities across the UK have access to free hot food this December. To spread a little joy and culinary inspiration, we asked FoodCycle volunteers to share their favourite festive recipes. (Homegrown) Jerusalem Artichoke Soup from […]
Our CEO Mary McGrath Awarded An MBE!
Our very own FoodCycle CEO Mary McGrath was awarded an MBE for her services to the country in the New Years Honours List 2021 and we couldn’t be more thrilled! The appointment to Member of the Order of the British Empire marks a career working tirelessly to fight food poverty, social isolation and food waste […]
Just Eat Christmas Meal Appeal
JUST EAT CHRISTMAS MEAL APPEAL We are once again delighted to be a part of The Just Eat Christmas Meal Appeal which is running until 3rd January 2022. Using its entire network as a force for good, the food delivery app is encouraging members of the public to donate £3, £5 or £10 when they order […]
A Christmas Carol Charity Partner
FoodCycle are delighted to have been chosen as the A Christmas Carol Charity Partner for this year’s production to be live streamed from The Old Vic stage. The Charity Partner scheme would usually collect donations through post-show bucket collections. Unable to fundraise in person, the theatre wants to continue in its commitment to support charities […]
Ben Tish Cookery Class
To coincide with his new project: Sicilia At Home FoodCycle ambassador, Ben Tish will be hosting a live Sicilian-inspired cookery class with all ticket sales being donated to FoodCycle. The class will take place via zoom at 11am on Saturday 5th December. Ben comments “The event will focus on Sicilian winter comfort food and will […]
Pancake Day Recipe from FoodCycle Monkchester
To celebrate Pancake Day 2022, our lovely volunteer Elena Kassis at FoodCycle Monkchester Road has kindly shared her failsafe American pancake recipe which has been tried and tested on our Newcastle guests. She suggests serving with maple syrup and fresh blackberries but feel free to use any other leftover fruit you fancy… Ingredients […]
Lockdown Update
With the most recent lockdown announcement, we wanted to reassure you that FoodCycle Projects can, and will, continue to operate. FoodCycle is a vital service providing food and conversation to thousands of people every week across the country. As with other takeaway services and with our additional COVID-19 policies and procedures already in place, under the new rules, we can continue to provide much needed food to our communities. Our number one priority will […]
We’re Looking For a New Company Secretary
Position Title: Company Secretary Reports to: Chairman Hours: 3-7 hours per month Pay: This is not a trustee position nor a remunerated position however we are looking for someone who is passionate about our cause. We will provide personal development in this role. Location: Vauxhall, London / Remote Position Summary: FoodCycle is an award–winning national charity delivering volunteer-powered […]
The Big Give Christmas Challenge
Our partnership with The Big Give Christmas Challenge is simple: one donation, twice the impact for hungry and lonely people this festive season. By supporting FoodCycle through the Christmas Challenge, your donation will unlock twice the value thanks to our generous Pledgers and Champion. “I get a healthy meal at the same time each week which is the only regular […]
Pumpkin recipes
In a poll carried out by charity, Hubbub they predict that 24 million pumpkins carved for Halloween will go to waste. So in true FoodCycle style we asked FoodCycle staff and volunteers to share their favourite recipes to use up any leftovers. Roast butternut squash and red onion with tahini and za’atar from Anne who […]
#WorldFoodDay Meet the Chef: Monica Haldar
As part of our World Food Day Raffle, we’re giving you the chance to win a private cooking masterclass from one of our talented chefs! This week is National Curry Week, and what better chef to introduce first, than the amazing Indian food connoisseur Monica Haldar. A LITTLE ABOUT MONICA Founder of the critically acclaimed […]
What makes a Project Leader?
Each project is run by our lead volunteers called, Project Leaders. Each leader will take on a specific role to ensure the smooth running of their FoodCycle Project. These people are committed and want to make a positive change within their community, they take ownership of their project and make decisions about the day-to-day running […]