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#WorldFoodDay Meet the Chef: Danilo Cortellini

As part of our World Food Day raffle, we're giving you the chance to win a private cooking masterclass from one of our skilled chefs! This week, the spotlight is...
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#WorldFoodDay Meet the Chef: Melissa Hemsley

To mark World Food Day, we're giving you a chance to win your own bespoke cooking class from a renowned chef, Melissa Hemsley. To win, just enter our raffle here....
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#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...
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Keeping you safe

New restrictions across England mean that restaurants, bars and pubs now have to close by 10pm. However, the Prime Minister has explicitly said that takeaway services and delivery services can...
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An Oxo Tower Recipe: Vegan ‘cheese’ cake

Vegan 'Cheese' Cake with Mango Coulis A recipe inspired by surplus tofu and mango and created for FoodCycle guests during lockdown.   Ingredients for 4-6 portions: Crumble Base 200g flour...
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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...
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Corporate Support

It's always a delight to hear about continued support from previous Project Leaders! So when previous leader of our Chester-le-Street project, Vincent Pang, got in touch to say he would...
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Cook with Monica

Join talented chef and Spice Club connoisseur Monica Haldar, as she hosts a special live cooking session to raise money for FoodCycle. Monica will show you in real-time, how to...
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Bath Student Volunteers

At FoodCycle, we don’t just rely on the help of our student volunteers at local projects, but we value the creativity they bring to the digital side of our work...
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Abbey Cooks for FoodCycle

Budding MasterChef, Abbey cooks close to 200 vegetarian recipes whilst raising money for FoodCycle   After watching the film, Julie and Julia, 13 year old Abbey decided to take on...
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International Friendship Day

Today we’re celebrating International Friendship Day. As lockdown begins to lift and we are more able to see the ones we love, there is no better time to honour the...
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Cook with Ben Tish

Join renowned chef and Sicilian food aficionado Ben Tish, as he hosts a special live cooking session to raise money for FoodCycle. Ben will show you in real-time, how to...
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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

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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

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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

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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

This June, we’re teaming up with our friends at Eden Communities to celebrate food, friendship and FUN – and we want you in on it!

Whether it’s a garden picnic, a street party, or a tea and cake kind of vibe, The Big Lunch is your chance to bring people together and raise funds for FoodCycle while you’re at it 💚

👯‍♀️ Host with your housemates
🌞 Picnic in the park with pals
🏡 Invite the neighbours round
🍰 Or bring the party to your workplace

However you do it, you`re helping us fight food waste, tackle loneliness and serve up more delicious community meals across the UK.

📦 Grab your free Big Lunch Pack and get planning – link in bio!

@edencommunities

#TheBigLunch #foodcycle #community #communitymeal

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This June, we’re teaming up with our friends at Eden Communities to celebrate food, friendship and FUN – and we want you in on it!

Whether it’s a garden picnic, a street party, or a tea and cake kind of vibe, The Big Lunch is your chance to bring people together and raise funds for FoodCycle while you’re at it 💚

👯‍♀️ Host with your housemates
🌞 Picnic in the park with pals
🏡 Invite the neighbours round
🍰 Or bring the party to your workplace

However you do it, you're helping us fight food waste, tackle loneliness and serve up more delicious community meals across the UK.

📦 Grab your free Big Lunch Pack and get planning – link in bio!

@edencommunities

#TheBigLunch #foodcycle #community #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

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🎉 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

Help us make a difference!

We would love it if you could nominate FoodCycle for a Movement for Good Health and Wellbeing Award. It only takes a minute and could help us support even more communities with free, nutritious meals.

Nominations close on 4th May – nominate us here: https://health.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=1134423&ct=health#nominateACharity

Thank you for your support! 💚

@benefactgroup #Healthandwellbeing #foodcycle #community #socialgood #movementforgood

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Help us make a difference!

We would love it if you could nominate FoodCycle for a Movement for Good Health and Wellbeing Award. It only takes a minute and could help us support even more communities with free, nutritious meals.

Nominations close on 4th May – nominate us here: https://health.movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=1134423&ct=health#nominateACharity

Thank you for your support! 💚

@benefactgroup #Healthandwellbeing #foodcycle #community #socialgood #movementforgood

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

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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

Less than 24 hours to double your impact.

There’s still time to donate through the Big Give Green Match Fund and have your gift matched pound for pound.

We have just over £800 left to raise to unlock all of our match funding. Every donation will be matched while funds are available – meaning double the meals and double the impact for the people we support.

Many of our guests are struggling with the cost of living, with 75% finding it difficult to afford food or pay for their housing. Your support can make a real difference.

💚 76% of our guests report eating more fruit and vegetables
💚 83% feel happier after attending a FoodCycle meal
💚 78% feel less lonely

By donating today, you`re helping us do more than just provide food. You are helping us build community, improve wellbeing, and save good food from going to waste.

Donate now and help us reach our target.
Head to the link in the bio!

@biggiveorg #greenprojects #greenmatchfund #foodcycle #fightfoodwaste

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Less than 24 hours to double your impact.

There’s still time to donate through the Big Give Green Match Fund and have your gift matched pound for pound.

We have just over £800 left to raise to unlock all of our match funding. Every donation will be matched while funds are available – meaning double the meals and double the impact for the people we support.

Many of our guests are struggling with the cost of living, with 75% finding it difficult to afford food or pay for their housing. Your support can make a real difference.

💚 76% of our guests report eating more fruit and vegetables
💚 83% feel happier after attending a FoodCycle meal
💚 78% feel less lonely

By donating today, you're helping us do more than just provide food. You are helping us build community, improve wellbeing, and save good food from going to waste.

Donate now and help us reach our target.
Head to the link in the bio! 

@biggiveorg #greenprojects #greenmatchfund #foodcycle #fightfoodwaste

🌍💚 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.⁠
⁠
Donate today and be part of something greener, kinder and more connected.⁠
⁠
Link in bio to give.⁠
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#donate #causes #giveback #socialgood #environment #biggive #thebiggive #foodcycle

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🌍💚 It’s a BIG week… The Big Give Green Match Fund is here! 💚🌍⁠
⁠
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.⁠
⁠
By turning surplus food into hot, healthy meals, we’re:⁠
♻️ Tackling food waste⁠
🌱 Cutting carbon emissions⁠
🍽️ Feeding communities in need⁠
⁠
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.⁠
⁠
Donate today and be part of something greener, kinder and more connected.⁠
⁠
Link in bio to give.⁠
⁠
#donate #causes #giveback #socialgood #environment #biggive #thebiggive #foodcycle

Do you leave a treat out for Father Christmas? Well, the Easter Bunny deserves some love too. 🥕🐰⁠
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We think this carrot cake recipe is perfect for Easter weekend. ⁠
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Did you know you can scale this recipe up or down by changing the number of portions?⁠
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Try it yourself via the link in the bio.⁠
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Make sure to tag us in any of your baking creations. ⁠
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#CarrotCake #EasterBunny #EasterReciope #EasterTreat #Cakes #EasterFood #FoodCycle

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Do you leave a treat out for Father Christmas? Well, the Easter Bunny deserves some love too. 🥕🐰⁠
⁠
We think this carrot cake recipe is perfect for Easter weekend. ⁠
⁠
Did you know you can scale this recipe up or down by changing the number of portions?⁠
⁠
Try it yourself via the link in the bio.⁠
⁠
Make sure to tag us in any of your baking creations. ⁠
⁠
#CarrotCake #EasterBunny #EasterReciope #EasterTreat #Cakes #EasterFood #FoodCycle
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