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Volunteer stories: ‘I’ve met the most incredible fellow volunteers’

Project Leader, Vib, has given over 250 hours to making FoodCycle Cambridge the thriving project it is. We asked her how it feels to have given so much time, what...
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Volunteer stories: ‘I see first hand the incredible positive benefits it makes’

It's Volunteers Week and what better way to celebrate than to showcase the amazing people that keep FoodCycle running. We spoke to Karen from FoodCycle Exeter, who has given over...
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Could you live off £2.50 a day?

An estimated three million children risk being hungry in the school holidays in the UK. The daily struggle with hunger, for some families, rules out any chance they might otherwise...
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FoodCycle at 9

FoodCycle turns 9 this week and we're delighted to have now served a quarter of a million meals! We've learnt a lot since we served our first ever meal (which...
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A dessert from surplus: Our top vegetarian recipes

Every week our volunteers are challenged with turning surplus food into delicious and nutritious three-course meals. They’ve gotten pretty creative at transforming a mismatch of food into a vegetarian feast....
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A main meal from surplus: Our top vegetarian recipes

Every week our volunteers are challenged with turning surplus food into delicious and nutritious three-course meals. They’ve gotten pretty creative at transforming a mismatch of food into a vegetarian feast....
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A starter from surplus: Our top vegetarian recipes

Every week our volunteers are challenged with turning surplus food into delicious and nutritious three-course meals. They’ve gotten pretty creative at transforming a mismatch of food into a vegetarian feast....
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Taste not waste: Meet our ‘on foot’ food collection heroes

If it wasn’t for our food collection heroes, none of our tasty, community meals could happen. They hit the streets, hop on bikes or jump in cars each week to...
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TASTE NOT WASTE: MEET OUR DRIVING FOOD COLLECTION HEROES

If it wasn’t for our food collection heroes, none of our tasty, community meals could happen. They hit the streets, hop on bikes or jump in cars each week to...
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Taste not waste: Meet our cycling food collection heroes

If it wasn’t for our food collection heroes, none of our tasty, community meals could happen. They hit the streets, hop on bikes or jump in cars each week to...
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Volunteer stories: ‘Attending the meal is my favourite part of the week’

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a FoodCycle Project Leader? Well… now is your chance. We spoke to fantastic volunteer Alannah, 22, who is the Team Coordinator at FoodCycle...
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Gift from Stephen Hawking provides special Easter feast

FoodCycle Cambridge served an extra special Easter meal to guests this Saturday, thanks to Stephen Hawking. The world-famous scientist's funeral took place in the city on Saturday following his death...
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Now that's what you call a showstopper! 🍰🤩 To celebrate our 15th anniversary, we partnered with Great British Bake Off star and @procookuk's Food Expert, @spongecakesquaretin, who baked a stunning vegetable-themed cake for our community meal in Luton. As part of our collaboration with ProCook, Steven joined us to share the cake with over 70 amazing guests and volunteers. Before the cake was served, everyone enjoyed a meal of hearty winter vegetable soup followed by baked potatoes topped with vegetable chilli con carne and cheese, all made from surplus food. Speaking about our community meals, Steven said, "What FoodCycle is doing is truly extraordinary, and it wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and generosity of the volunteers. I encourage everyone to get involved." A massive thank you to Steven – you're welcome back anytime! ❤️
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🏆 FoodCycle – Medium Charity of the Year! On Friday we were absolutely delighted to receive the Third Sector’s Award for ‘Medium Charity of the Year.’ #ThirdSectorAwards This award recognises the huge amount of work and dedication that goes in to running FoodCycle’s community meals and we want to thank each and every one of you for your support. From our volunteers, food suppliers, corporate partners, employees, trustees and donors – we couldn’t do this without you.
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👋 Meet Jean, who did her very first volunteering shift last week at our Kilburn meal. If you're thinking about volunteering, Jean’s story might be the encouragement you need. Let us know in the comments about your first time volunteering. Let's reassure the newbies that they are welcome with us!
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Foodcycle 15 cook along! There’s still time to donate, head to the link in our bio 🙂🥦
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🎈🎂 15 Years of Saving Food, Building Connections, and Feeding Communities! We could talk all day about what this milestone means, but we’ll let the people who make it happen every week do the talking - our incredible volunteers. Seriously though, how many brews do you reck we've made across the UK in 15 years?! Guesses below 👇☕️
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🗓️ Set your reminder! Join us this Friday at 8pm for a fun-filled fundraising cookalong with our CEO, Sophie. 🥑 Here’s the twist: YOU pick the ingredients! Each donation equals an ingredient, and Sophie will have to whip up a surprise meal, FoodCycle style, without knowing what’s coming. Get involved, donate, and tune in for some culinary creativity!
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Another community now has access to free meals and great company ❤️⁠ ⁠ Today at 7 pm, St Paul's Church in London will open its doors to welcome guests for a delicious, nutritious, and free three-course meal!⁠ ⁠ 📍 St Paul's Church, 60 Park Lane, London N17 0JR⁠ ⁠ Everybody is welcome, no questions asked—just turn up, and we'll show you to a seat! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ If you're local to London and would like to volunteer with us at this project, click the link in our bio and sign up today!⁠
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🍰 We’re celebrating 15 amazing years of FoodCycle this month! 🍰 It all began with the incredible Kelvin, our founder and very first volunteer. Since then, he’s inspired thousands of others to join in. Last year alone, 5,849 dedicated volunteers served 83 communities across the UK, saving 239 tonnes of food from going to waste! We’ve come such a long way since Kelvin first founded FoodCycle, and this month, we’re taking a moment to celebrate all the incredible people who have been part of our journey. So today, let's give it up for Kelvin. The food we've saved, the friendships we've made and the brews we've drank are all down to him. 👏 #15YearsOfFoodCycle
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Put the Fun Back in Fundraising with FoodCycle!⁠ ⁠ Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking for something more adventurous, fundraising for FoodCycle offers plenty of exciting options. Stick to a classic marathon, or go for something wackier, like a bungee jump, zombie dash, or mud run! ⁠ ⁠ Every challenge helps provide meals to those in need and now more than ever, FoodCycle is crucial in communities across the UK.⁠ ⁠ So why not lace up those shoes or strap on that bungee cord? Start your fundraising journey today by clicking the link in our bio 🙂🏃🏽‍♀️⁠
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Us whenever we hear that people haven’t signed up to stop food waste, feed their local community and make new friends yet 😛 Link in bio for the cool people only.
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For some reason the meals in our Manchester projects are currently being served with bucket hats on. We can only wonder(wall) why this is happening?!
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What a brilliant opening meal at FoodCycle Coventry 🥦 A huge thank you to the wonderful team of volunteers who whipped up a delicious 3-course meal for the local community. We're always looking for friendly faces to join our team. If you’re passionate about fighting food waste and supporting your community, we’d love to welcome you as a volunteer. Come and be part of something special. Click the link in our bio today. 🥑
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'If you just look around right now, you have a diverse selection of people from different nationalities, different backgrounds'⁠ ⁠ Volunteering with us is all about connecting with amazing, kind people while giving back to your local community and creating a safe, welcoming space for everyone.⁠ ⁠ Let's all be a bit more like Hamza. Share this video with your own community and together, let's see how many new volunteer signs up we can get today.⁠ ⁠
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It was a hot evening at FoodCycle Sheffield Parson Cross, but the cool-headed team managed to serve up a delicious feast for 26 guests!⁠ ⁠ On the incredible menu we had...⁠ ⁠ 🥒 Tomato & Courgette Bruschetta⁠ 🍅 Cauliflower & Chickpea Spiced Stew (with a surprise of tomatoes and courgettes!)⁠ 🥜 Roasted Red Grapes with Crunchy Peanut Granola and Posh Vanilla Custard⁠ ⁠ Well done team 👏 ⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycle #Community #Sheffield
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**Community meal updates** Due to the recent riots, some of our community meals may not be running this week. As a charity whose aim is to bring people from all communities together, we are saddened to see these targeted attacks and reject any racism, violence and discrimination of any kind. We will continue to work closely with our volunteers, staff and guests to help them feel safe and supported. If you are planning to attend a meal this week, please double check the location page on our website for any updates. If a meal is cancelled we will contact guests and volunteers via email or text. We will do everything we can to run as normal but the safety of our guests and volunteers is paramount.
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How you can help...⁠ ⁠ 🍋 Click the link in our bio and sign up to volunteer⁠ 🥦 Tell your friends how amazing it is to volunteer with us⁠ 🌶 Share this post to your page⁠ ⁠ Let's work together this summer to ensure our communities are well-fed and those in need can find company, enjoy some brews, and have a good chat at their local FoodCycle.⁠ ⁠ #VolunteeringIsCool
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'We call is the Angel Centre, because they're actually angels' We visited our Salford meal to find out what it is that makes FoodCycle so special in communities. We think Julie summed it up pretty well 😇 We are always in need of volunteers, if you'd like to make a difference in your local community, click the link in our bio now!
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🧼 We are thrilled to announce that FoodCycle Sunderland Ashbrooke has earned a 5-star food rating.⁠ ⁠ This achievement is a huge testament to the commitment of our volunteers and we can't thank you enough. ⁠ ⁠ Well done team (and thank you to Michelle for the fabulous photo). 😃❤️⁠ ⁠
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Any excuse to whip out the fruit suits…😛🍉
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Another community now has access to free meals and great company ❤️⁠ ⁠ Today at 1pm, FoodCycle Leicester Highfields will open its doors to welcome guests for a delicious, nutritious, and free three-course meal!⁠ ⁠ 📍 Wesley Hall Community Centre, 76 Hartington Rd, Leicester, LE2 0GN⁠ ⁠ Everybody is welcome, no questions asked, turn up and we'll show you to a seat.⁠ ⁠ If you're local to Leicester and would like to volunteer with us at this project, click the link in our bio and sign up today!⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycle #Leicester #FreeMeals #Community
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Thank you so much to these lovely GoodGym volunteers who hit the streets to support us at FoodCycle Luton. This lovely bunch spent their morning posting flyers around town to help us recruit more hosting volunteers for our Luton community meal. Thank you so much for your hard work! Do good in your local community with @goodgym today. 💪
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🍴 Exciting News from FoodCycle! 🍴⁠ ⁠ We've launched our brand new School Community Meals Projects to support students and their families facing food insecurity.⁠ ⁠ Every week, a team of volunteers create a nutritious two-course after-school meal using surplus food. Children and their families are invited to join and enjoy the meal together, strengthening community bonds.⁠ ⁠ Any child attending the school can come, along with as many family members as they would like. No referrals or vouchers needed!⁠ ⁠ Learn more about this fantastic initiative at the link in our bio. 🍽
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Turning up to your first community meal as a volunteer can sometimes feel daunting. So we asked Amir how his first day with FoodCycle was going!⁠ ⁠ Let us know below how your first time volunteering with us was? 🌽⁠
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Who said you can't be professional whilst dressed as a giant vegetable? 👀🥕⁠
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Despite struggling for cooking volunteers, the Broxtowe Aspley team are smashing it!⁠ ⁠ 26 guests to enjoyed a three-course of...⁠ ⁠ 🥗 Potato slaw salad served with bread ⁠ 🍆 Roasted aubergine with butternut squash mash and vegetable stew ⁠ 🥭 Mango cake with mango coulis and orange wedges⁠ ⁠ A huge well done to the team for putting together such a creative menu and to the lovely hosts who each week make our guests feel so welcome.⁠ ⁠ Local to Broxtowe Aspley? We need you! Hit the link in our bio to register to volunteer.
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Nominate a Superstar FoodCycle Volunteer! Are you a volunteer who knows a volunteer who goes above and beyond in your region? Now's the perfect time to recognise their incredible efforts with the @marshawards. The Marsh Charitable Trust are awarding £300 cash prizes to 12 outstanding volunteers (one from each region) who make a real difference in their communities. Submit your nominations by 14th July and help us celebrate the unsung heroes who tirelessly give their time and energy. 👉 To nominate, click the link in our bio. #VolunteerAwards #CelebrateVolunteers #MarshAwards
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Us anytime somebody talks to us about the #FoodCycle15 challenge 😛 Over the last 15 years, we’ve dished up almost 3.5 million meals. With your help, we can serve even more. To celebrate our 15th birthday, join us in the FoodCycle 15 fundraising challenge. Here are some fun ways to get involved: 🏃‍♂️ Run 15km 🕺 Throw a 15-year disco 🍴 Host a £15 dinner party 🚴 Cycle 15 miles Aim to raise £115 to help us continue providing nutritious meals and friendly conversation. Get involved, raise funds, and make a difference. Let’s make this birthday the most delicious one yet! 🎂 Clock up your 15 and celebrate with us. Download the fundraising pack at the link in our bio.
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The need to celebrate unity and reject division is as relevant now as it was when the first @greatgettogether took place in 2017. ⁠ ⁠ This weekend, hundreds of communities nationwide will be coming together to reject division and celebrate everything that unites us. We'd love for you to join them.⁠ ⁠ As part of this incredible movement, FoodCycle invites you to join us for a free, community meal made from surplus food. Our mission has always been to nourish communities with great food and great company, and we believe in the power of sharing a meal to bring people together.⁠ ⁠ To find your local meal or participate in other events, head to the Great Get Together website and click on their map feature. ⁠ ⁠ See you there 🌽🥦 ⁠ ⁠ #GreatGetTogether
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Another community now has access to free meals and great company ❤️⁠ ⁠ Today at 6:30pm, FoodCycle Sunderland Grindon will open its doors to welcome guests for a delicious, nutritious, and free three-course meal!⁠ ⁠ 📍 Grindon Church Community Project, Galway Rd, Grindon, Sunderland SR4 8JZ⁠ ⁠ Everybody is welcome, no questions asked, turn up and we'll show you to a seat! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ If you're local to Sunderland and would like to volunteer with us at this project, click the link in our bio and sign up today!⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycle #Sunderland #FreeMeals #Community
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The FoodCycle team when a new volunteer turns up for the first time…😛
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Us when our volunteers do literally anything 👏👏 #BestVolunteersInTheWorld #FoodCycle
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Party hats? Sandwiches? Extremely competitive food quizzes? It must mean a Volunteer Celebration Event! 🎉🍾🥳 Can you spot yourself here at our North Event? #WeLoveOurVolunteers
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If this is you…click the link in our bio now 😉
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A FoodCycle duo that truly needs no introduction... Please meet Sutton's own, Anne and Lisa...😃 #NationalVolunteersWeek
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🥦 We're kicking off #NationalVolunteersWeek with a shiny new project opening!⁠ ⁠🥦⁠ ⁠ Today at 6:30pm, FoodCycle Fulham Court will open their doors to welcome guests for a delicious, nutritious, and free three-course meal!⁠ ⁠ 📍 Family Hub Tudor Rose Community Centre, Fulham Ct, London SW6 5PG⁠ ⁠ Everybody is welcome, no questions asked, turn up and we'll show you to a seat! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ If you're local to Fulham and would like to volunteer with us at this project, click the link in our bio and sign up today!⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycle #Barking #FreeMeals #Community
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🥦 Happy Friday! 🥦 To kick off the weekend we want you to tag in one person below who you think would make a brilliant celebrity ambassador for FoodCycle. We're very curious 👀
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🍞 Max's Sandwich Shop, Finsbury Park, be there or be square. 🍞⁠ ⁠ On 25th and 26th May, head to Max's Sandwich Shop for a bready treat that supports FoodCycle. ⁠ ⁠ Not only will you get to savor an amazing sarnie, but you'll also be supporting a great cause - £1 from every veggie sandwich sold will be donated to FoodCycle.⁠ ⁠ By tucking into @lunchluncheon Max's unique creations, you're helping fight food waste and support communities in need. Don't miss this chance to taste something extraordinary and make a difference!⁠ ⁠ See you there!⁠ ⁠ #MaxHalley #FoodCycle #NationalSandwichWeek #SupportLocal #FightFoodWaste
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The second the custard jugs come out at our meals...😍
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🎂🥪 As we celebrate 15 years of community meals, we’ve partnered with sandwich savant, Butty Boss and Panini Prodigy Max Halley @lunchluncheon - to demonstrate that sharing a meal can be simple yet special. To coincide with #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and #BritishSandwichWeek we’ve given Max the honorary title of “Chief Sandwich Officer” or CSO.  Sharing a meal is FoodCycle’s bread and butter and our community meals are a place to combat food poverty, loneliness and food waste. Keep your eyes peeled for lots of sandwich-ey fun across social media this week and we’d love to see you in London from 25th-26th May at Max’s Sandwich Shop, where £1 from every veggie special sold supports FoodCycle. Let’s savor the flavors of National Sandwich Week while making a positive impact on our planet. Lettuce tell you more 🔗 Link in bio #NationalSandwichWeek #FightFoodWaste #FoodCycle #MaxsSandwichShop
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While we often highlight the mental health benefits for our guests, let's not forget the value volunteering brings. ⁠ ⁠ Meet Abs, one of our brilliant hosting volunteers at FoodCycle Walthamstow, and find out how serving the community has enriched his mental well-being. ⁠ ⁠ Feeling inspired? Volunteer at your local FoodCycle meal today! 🌽 ⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Link in bio!
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"I live in a bedsit by myself, it can be quite miserable at times and I don’t really cook. It’s nice to get a cooked meal at FoodCycle once a week." ⁠ ⁠ Loneliness can be all-consuming, especially when facing it meal after meal. But at FoodCycle Exeter, Simon discovered a lifeline. ⁠ ⁠ "It's much better than sitting at home alone watching the telly," he shares, "I’m not really one to talk to people I don’t know, except at FoodCycle. I have sat with complete strangers and you do end up just having a natter."⁠ ⁠ This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're shining a light on the power of community and connection, one plate at a time. ⁠ ⁠ Join us for warm meals and warmer conversations. ⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycle #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #EndLoneliness
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Ready for the (phoenix) night of your life? 😃⁠ ⁠ We're auctioning off 9 pairs of VIP tickets to see Peter Kay at the 02 Arena on the 2 June 2024. The prize includes seats in a VIP hospitality suite with a great view of the whole arena. All-inclusive wine, beer, and soft drinks and a buffet included. ⁠ ⁠ Bid for your chance to win these exclusive tickets, and support our mission to end food poverty, loneliness, and food waste! 🌽⁠ ⁠ Money raised from the highest bids goes towards running and expanding our community meals, enabling us to reach even more people across the UK who are in need of our support.⁠ ⁠ Laughter never felt so good!⁠ ⁠ 🔗 For your chance to win click the link in our bio now!⁠ ⁠ #PeterKay #GarlicBread #WinWinWin
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Why do YOU love volunteering with FoodCycle? 🥦😃
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This Friday, we want to shine a spotlight on the incredible FoodCycle Bristol, who whipped up a truly creative and nutritious meal for their community. 🍌⁠ ⁠ Using food that was on its way to the bin, our volunteers treated guests to...⁠ ⁠ 🥒 Courgette and plantain salad with crispy bread ⁠ 🍠 Lentil shepherd's pie with a green veg medley⁠ 🍊 Pound cake, fruit salad, and squirty cream⁠ ⁠ Well done, team Bristol!⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycleFriday #FridayFood #MenuInspo
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Pick your fighter! 🥊👀
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What does a typical evening at a FoodCycle community meal look like? We'll let our volunteers in Bath tell you! Join your local FoodCycle team today 🔗 link to sign up in our bio. #FoodCycle #Menu #FoodInspiration
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Hark! Our valiant band from Peterborough hath crafted a feast to honor both National Shakespeare Day and St. George's Day. 🎭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⁠ ⁠ Behold, our esteemed guests were regaled with a triad of delectable courses, each a savory sonnet unto itself. ⁠ ⁠ Starter 🍜 Mac-broth⁠ Main 🥧 Anne Hathaway's Cottage Pie⁠ Dessert 🧁 St George's Hot Cross Pud⁠ ⁠ Huzzah! Let us praise our stalwart team, who, week by week, dost faithfully feed sixty souls or more.⁠ ⁠ #Shakespeare #StGeorgesDay #MenuInspo⁠ ⁠
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Are you up for the challenge? 😛🥑
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“I wanted an unforgettable experience, surrounded by people who, like me, are deeply passionate about cooking.” Get ready to cheer on our amazing FoodCycle Bristol volunteer, Sami, as he steps into the MasterChef kitchen tonight. 🍽️ We can’t wait to watch Sami showcase his passion for Sardinian cuisine, pasta, and creative culinary fusions on MasterChef, with the inspiration he draws from his family cooking heroes, especially his Mom Rita, Aunt Lisa, and Grandma Speranza. Please join us in wishing Sami the best of luck this evening and make sure to tune in at 9pm on BBC1 or BBC iplayer. Let’s go, Sami! 🍳
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Help us take a stand against food waste...🌎 ⁠ This week, your donations to FoodCycle through The Big Give will be matched, effectively doubling the impact of your generosity. ⁠😍 Every year, millions of tonnes of perfectly good food are wasted in the UK. Meanwhile, millions of individuals and families struggle with food insecurity, unsure of where their next meal will come from. ⁠ Our mission is clear: to rescue food destined for the bin and transform it into nutritious, hot meals for anyone in need across the UK. ⁠To do this we need support in opening more community meals and reaching more people who need our service. ❤️🥑 Click the link in our bio to donate and DOUBLE your impact today. ⁠ #FoodCycle #BigGive
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This #EarthDay we're celebrating us! 🤠🌎 In 2023, we rescued 239 tonnes of food from going in the bin. That's equivalent to the weight of: 🐘 84 elephants 🚗 116 cars 🥑 3,107,000 avocados 🐳 A blue whale (and then some) 🔔 17 Big Ben bells 🗽 The Statue of Liberty 🚌 24 school buses We turn food waste into nutritious and delicious 3-course meals for communities in need across the UK. We are so proud of what we have achieved so far and our goal is to expand even further to save more food and reach more people. For this week only, thanks to the @biggiveorg, any donation made to FoodCycle will be matched. This means that when you contribute to our mission of ending food waste, both your donation and its impact will be doubled. Thank you so much ❤️ Link to to donate in bio. #TheBigGive #FoodCycle #FoodWaste #EndFoodWaste #BigGiveGreenMatchFund #NoMorefoodWaste #ClimateChange
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Join us in saying no to food waste...🌎⁠ ⁠ This week, your donations to FoodCycle through The Big Give will be match-funded, effectively doubling the power of your contribution. ⁠ ⁠ Every year, the UK food industry discards millions of tonnes of perfectly good food. Simultaneously, millions of individuals and families face the harsh reality of food insecurity, struggling to afford their next meal. ⁠ ⁠ To put it simply, we cannot bear food waste and we've made it our mission to transform food that was headed to the bin into nutritious, hot meals for anybody who needs them in the UK. ⁠ ⁠ To do this and to reach the people who really need our service, we must continue to raise funds to open new community meals. If you can support us, we would be so grateful.⁠ ⁠ Join us today and double your impact! ❤️🥑 Visit the link in our bio to donate!⁠ ⁠ #TheBigGive #FoodCycle #FoodWaste #EndFoodWaste #BigGiveGreenMatchFund
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🌎 Do your part for the planet today 🌎⁠ ⁠ This week, every donation to FoodCycle through the @biggiveorg gets matched and doubled, helping us rescue surplus food and create nourishing community meals for people across the UK.⁠ ⁠ We work hard to source perfectly edible surplus food safely and responsibly. We reclaim fresh fruit and vegetables and we purchase extra ingredients such as dried foods and spices to make our meals as balanced and nutritious as possible.⁠ ⁠ With so many families struggling with the cost of living crisis, tackling food waste is crucial and now more than ever we are recognising the importance and benefits of gathering together to share a meal.⁠ ⁠ Donate today and double your impact ❤️🥑 Link in bio!⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycle #BigGive #TheBigGive #BigGiveGreenMatchFund ⁠
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Throwback to our lovely ambassador @vickypattison playing Rude or Food whilst on her volunteering shift at FoodCycle Walker 🤓 Play along with Vicky and see if you can get them right. To volunteer with us, hit the link in our bio. #FoodCycle #Community #RudeOrFood
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#ComfortFoodFriday is coming from our wonderful volunteers in Wolverton. 58 guests were treated to a proper Sunday dinner, thanks to @quorn_uk for the lovely roast. Followed by Granny's custard, banana pudding, and a serving of fresh fruit salad. , Does it get any better than this? 🙂 #FoodCycle #SundayRoast #FoodInspo
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🎶 Aylesbury's Got Talent! 🎶 We love it when our volunteers have music on in the kitchen. It creates such a lovely, fun atmosphere, especially for first-time volunteers who may be feeling a bit nervous. Just to let you know, singing is not optional, it is a requirement. We'd love to see your kitchen singing videos, send them on here or on your volunteer workplace chat! #FoodCycle #AmericanPie #DonMcLeanWho
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What is a STARWBERRY! 😂🍓⁠ ⁠ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 FoodCycle Newport are having far too much fun and we absolutely love it.⁠ ⁠ Volunteer with us at your local FoodCycle today by signing up at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycle #Volunteering #Strawberry
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This #AutismAcceptanceWeek2024 we want to remind you that everybody is welcome at our FoodCycle meals.⁠ ⁠ You may remember Selma, one of our guests at FoodCycle Peckham. Selma has Aspergers Syndrome and struggles with loneliness and feeling accepted in mainstream dining spots. ⁠ ⁠ FoodCycle is one of the few places where Selma feels accepted as she is and we absolutely love to welcome her each week. ⁠ ⁠ If you are on the autism spectrum or perhaps feel that cafes or restaurants aren't for you, we really encourage you to join us at your local FoodCycle meal where you will be welcomed to join us for a hot, nutritious meal and a chat.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 To read more about Selma's story, click the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycle #AutismAcceptanceWeek #AutismAwareness #worldautismacceptanceweek
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Huge shout-out to our Salford team for making such an incredible menu out of a challenging surplus food delivery.⁠ ⁠ 24 guests were treated to...⁠ ⁠ 🍫 Nutella bruschetta topped with tomato and cucumber⁠ 🍝 Garlic pasta with whipped cream and fresh strawberry sauce⁠ 🍰 Sponge cake with a sour cream filling and pickle topping⁠ ⁠ Huge well done to the cooking team for managing to make such a creative menu and to our lovely hosts for keeping the meal running smoothly.⁠ ⁠ Join our community today 🔗 link in bio⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycle #Menu #FoodInspiration #Creative
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When a last minute volunteering slot opens up at your local FoodCycle meal 👀🥑 #FoodCycle #Community #Volunteering
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Volunteer with us and you might find a friend that makes you throw your hairnet off too ❤️🥦 #FoodCycle #twinwherehaveyoubeen
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🥦 New project opening!⁠ ⁠🥦⁠ ⁠ Today at 1pm, FoodCycle Barking will open their doors to welcome guests for a delicious, nutritious, and free three-course meal!⁠ ⁠ 📍 Al Madina Mosque, 2 Victoria Road, Barking, IG11 8PY⁠ ⁠ Everybody is welcome, no questions asked, turn up and we'll show you to a seat! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ If you're local to Barking and would like to volunteer with us at this project, click the link in our bio and sign up today!⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycle #Barking #FreeMeals #Community
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Drop your own 'We're FoodCycle Volunteers...' experiences in the comments 👇😛 #FoodCycle #CommunityDining
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We couldn't have done it without you ❤️ To read our full 2023 impact report, click the link in our bio. #FoodCycle #CharityImpact #CommunityDining
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🌶 New project opening!⁠ ⁠🌶⁠ ⁠ Today at 4pm, FoodCycle Mansfield will open their doors to welcome guests for a delicious, nutritious, and free three-course meal!⁠ ⁠ 📍 The Salvation Army, Victoria Street, Mansfield, NG18 5SB⁠ ⁠ Everybody is welcome, no questions asked, turn up every Monday going forward and we'll show you to a seat! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ If you're local to Mansfield and would like to volunteer with us at this project, click the link in our bio and sign up today!⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycle #Mansfield #FreeMeals #Community
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all our brilliant female staff, volunteers and guests. Our new CEO, Sophie, is leading the charge on #InspireInclusion. Hear her thoughts on building an inclusive community at FoodCycle. 🔗 Read the blog now at the link in our bio. #IWD2024 #IWD #WomensDay
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Sorry, we couldn't think of any 😉👀 Volunteer with your local community FoodCycle meal today. All info is at the link in our bio. #FoodCycle
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...and somehow our cooking volunteers ALWAYS pull it out of the bag! 🍅🎂🍭🥥🫒 #FoodCycle #CommunityDining
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🥦 Learn to cook in your city for free! 🥦⁠ ⁠ Home cooks or budding chefs, do you want to put your skills to practice or even learn some new techniques from others? ⁠ ⁠ When you volunteer with FoodCycle you're part of a team that prepares a 3-course meal made from surplus food (that would have otherwise gone to waste!)⁠ ⁠ No experience is needed, you do not need to have any prior cooking experience just a passion for helping others and a willingness to taste test!⁠ ⁠ Join our community today, link in bio.⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycle
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Shoutout to all the main courses who get upstaged by our the amazing desserts our volunteers whip up! #FoodCycle #Menu #Dessert #Custard #Meal #Reel #AllThatWorK
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What a menu from our Westgate team!⁠ ⁠ 20 lucky guests were treated to...⁠ ⁠ 🥕 Delicious vegetable soup⁠ 🍳 Turkish-inspired Shakshouka ⁠ 🍏 Apple cinnamon sponge with custard⁠ ⁠ Well done to all involved and for whipping up such a lovely, creative menu.⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycle #Community #CommunityDining #Westgate #Newcastle
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'I kept on coming because there's a community here'⁠ ⁠ Andre has been attending our Peckham community meals for some time now and for him it's about so much more than the food.⁠ ⁠ Whether you are struggling to afford food, feeling a bit lonely, or simply fancy meeting up with friends to enjoy a free, tasty meal, you are welcome to join us at FoodCycle. 🌽⁠ ⁠ #FoodCycle #CommunityDining #Peckham ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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