Chef by Day, Volunteer by night
Joshua is a chef by trade but he is now also a volunteer chef with the FoodCycle Manchester team. We wanted to know why he signed up as a volunteer, how he gets to use his cooking skills and how it is different in a FoodCycle kitchen. Where did you hear about FoodCycle and why […]
FoodCycle in 2017
It’s been a year of growth for FoodCycle in 2017, in more ways than one. We opened 6 more projects this year – Salford Langworthy and Prestwich in Manchester, as well as Bow Road, Cricklewood, Finsbury Park, and Dalston in London – widening our reach across the UK and bringing tasty meals to more communities. […]
5 reasons why you should volunteer in 2018
In everyone’s rush to get ahead in this fast-paced age, it’s often very easy to have tunnel vision and forget about the communities around us. We don’t have time to stop and think about how our skills might be of use elsewhere. We don’t pause and look around to see if anybody needs a helping […]
5 realistic ways you can help reduce food waste in the UK
When you hear the term ‘food waste’ it can sound daunting, right? It seems like it’s something happening far away from us, and we have no control over it. But the truth is, food waste is all around us – and, more importantly, caused by all of us. The European Commission’s FUSIONS (Food Use for Social […]
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 […]
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 […]