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"FoodCycle is a boost to my mental health.”

Every week, FoodCycle guests find more than food at our meals. They find company, kindness and a sense of belonging.

💬 “I go days without talking to anyone. Coming here lifts me.”
💬 “It’s changed my outlook and given me a reason to leave the house.”
💬 “I feel nourished and mentally refreshed.”

Community isn’t just important – it’s essential.

This Mental Health Awareness Week, let’s keep showing up for each other.

#MHAW #FoodCycle #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and the theme is community 💚

At FoodCycle, we believe that sitting down to share a meal with others can do wonders for our wellbeing.

Here’s what our guests told us:
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 83% feel happier after attending
👋 78% feel less lonely
🌍 91% have met people from different backgrounds
🏘️ 83% feel more part of their community

A warm meal, a friendly face, and a regular routine might sound simple, but they really do make a difference.

#MHAW #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #FoodCycle #ThisIsMyCommunity @MHFAEngland

We’re thrilled to announce our new charity partnership with @wagamama_uk

With a shared belief in the power of nourishing food and human connection, wagamama will be supporting FoodCycle through generous meal donations, chef collaborations at our community meals, skill-sharing sessions for volunteers, and so much more.

From cooking side by side with our teams to inviting our guests into their restaurants, this partnership is all about community, compassion and great food.

We can’t wait to see what we’ll achieve together.

Read more on the partnership via the link in the bio

#wagamama #foodcycle #partnership #communitymeal

🎉 A huge well done to FoodCycle Hartlepool for their very first themed night! 🎉

The evening was a fantastic success, thanks to the amazing effort of the Hartlepool volunteers who went above and beyond to make it extra special. Decorations, table snacks, and thoughtful touches helped create a brilliant atmosphere for their guests. 💛

A big thank you to their regular volunteer from Quorn for the fantastic donation of Quorn burgers, which were a real hit. 🍔

And a huge shout out to Morrisons Hartlepool for their incredible support. Their donations of cookies and dips made the meal even more memorable and will continue to help with future meals too. 🍪✨

It is wonderful to see the Hartlepool team showing the power of community spirit through food and friendship.

Don`t forget to tag us in all your posts, we love to see what our projects are creating for their communities.

#hartlepool #foodcycle #morrisons #quorn

We were absolutely delighted to be selected as one of 20 charities supported by Overbury’s 2025 Charity Quiz.

Held at Westminster Park Plaza in February, the event brought together 100 teams from across the construction industry, raising an incredible £500,000 for charity through an evening of quiz rounds, connection and generosity.

A huge thank you to Overbury and all the event sponsors for their fantastic support.

And a special shout out to Rebecca Bradshaw, Overbury staff member and dedicated FoodCycle volunteer, for nominating us – we’re so grateful.

@overburyplc

🌍💚 It’s a BIG week… The Big Give Green Match Fund is here! 💚🌍⁠
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From today until 29th April, every donation to FoodCycle through The Big Give will be DOUBLED, helping us grow our environmental impact through community dining.⁠
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By turning surplus food into hot, healthy meals, we’re:⁠
♻️ Tackling food waste⁠
🌱 Cutting carbon emissions⁠
🍽️ Feeding communities in need⁠
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In 2024, we saved 320 tonnes of food from waste, stopping 200,000kg of CO2 from entering the atmosphere. Imagine what we can do with YOUR help, doubled.⁠
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Donate today and be part of something greener, kinder and more connected.⁠
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Link in bio to give.⁠
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#donate #causes #giveback #socialgood #environment #biggive #thebiggive #foodcycle