Our CEO Mary McGrath MBE Marks International Women’s Day
To mark International Women’s Day on 8th March which asks people around the world to #breakthebias we talk to our CEO Mary McGrath about being a woman in business, her secrets to success and her role models… WHAT DOES BEING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSWOMAN MEAN TO YOU? Putting FoodCycle at the heart of everything I do […]
FoodCycle 50 Is Back!
As we race towards 1st April and the start of our second-ever FoodCycle 50 Challenge, we have a natter with some of our brilliant 2021 fundraisers to get some inspirational tips and fruit-based memories… Meet Carly For FoodCycle 50 2021, Head of Marketing Carly Shutes, completed 50 different activities dressed as a strawberry. From taking […]
Our Very Own FoodCycle Charity T-Shirts!
What better way to support FoodCycle’s mission to strengthen communities across the country than to purchase one of these amazing limited edition t-shirts, designed in collaboration with amazing illustrator and all round design talent Tess Smith-Roberts. Tess’ work revolves around humour, bold shapes, and playful use of colour. Classic still-life paintings, bad dance moves, and […]
Veggie Samosa Recipe from FoodCycle Bristol
When we asked FoodCycle volunteer and cooking extraordinaire Kalisha (check out her foodie adventures cooking around Bristol @kalisha_p) to share her stunning samosa recipe with us, she not only said yes happily, but helpfully drew us a diagram on how to fold them (see below). She also won us over by suggesting cooking an extra […]
Advent of Change is Back!
We’re pleased to announce that we are part of Advent of Change again this Christmas! Known for spreading festive joy with the UK’s first-ever advent calendar featuring a charity behind every door, this year the non-profit organisation has expanded the range including everything from elegant crackers to fragrant candles. Along with 47 fellow charities working […]
What Motivates Our FoodCycle Volunteers?
After 18 months of deliveries and collections, we’re delighted to be finally returning to community dining. Sitting down with our guests to share a nutritious meal and great conversation is what FoodCycle is all about. None of what we do would be possible without our team of hard-working, passionate volunteers, who really believe in what we […]
National Burger Day Recipe
To celebrate National Burger Day, we asked the team at FoodCycle Felling in Gateshead to share the recipe for this striking Charcoal Bun Veggie Burger. Enjoy! Charcoal Burger Buns Ingredients 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup water 1/2 tbsp honey 113g butter 1/2 egg and use the rest for the eggwash 2 1/4 cup bread flour […]
Tasty Summer Recipes
To celebrate the arrival of summer, we asked our FoodCycle volunteers what they’ve been whipping up in community kitchens across the country… Grape and Raspberry Clafoutis from FoodCycle Benwell Ingredients 5 eggs 125g melted butter 200g flour 50g caster sugar ½ pint milk 1tsp vanilla extract 800g grapes and raspberries or any leftover fruit you fancy Method […]
TV’s Jack Thorne is Our New Patron!
We’re happy to announce that Jack Thorne, superstar television and theatre producer is our new FoodCycle Patron! Famous for his midas touch on award-winning television shows like Shameless, Skins, This is England 86’ and the Channel 4’s recent hit, Help starring Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer, Jack is also a passionate advocate for the disabled community […]
CommuniTEA Baking Recipes
There’s still plenty of time to sign up for our first ever CommuniTEA Party! Taking place from 30th August to 5th September to coincide with Cake Week, we are asking you lovely people to support us by hosting your very own community tea parties and bake sales, to raise vital funds and help us provide […]
Hotpoint Helps Us To Help Communities Across The Country!
North London Community Fridge We love a community-based story at FoodCycle and so were thrilled when our amazing FoodCycle Finsbury Park volunteer Peter Bradley sent us snaps of a recently launched community project in North London. Working with local charities City Harvest and My Yard, the community fridge is part of a hub for the […]
Meet Some Mango-nificent FoodCycle 50 Challenge Fundraisers
Meet Lucy Davis, who volunteers with our weekly check-in and chat call service to help combat loneliness. She, along with her friend Molly, has pledged to run 50k around London dressed as a banana and a pineapple (the banana suit has been a popular choice so far!) They have been so enthused by FoodCycle 50, […]