Soup kitchen volunteering
Is FoodCycle a soup kitchen?
A soup kitchen is a place where free food is served for people who are homeless or who can’t afford to feed themselves. There are soup kitchens all over the UK and the world, and every day millions of people worldwide rely on them for food.
Soup kitchens are often run by charities, community centres or church communities, and they rely on donations of food from the public and from food retailers, as well as soup kitchen volunteers to cook and serve the food. Although we cook and serve free food, and rely on our amazing volunteers, FoodCycle is different from a soup kitchen.
FoodCycle community meals bring people together for good food and conversation. We serve free, wholesome meals made from food that would have gone to waste, prepared by volunteers and open to everyone.
We create a space and dining experience, where you can sit down and share a meal, chat, meet new friends and feel more connected to your neighbourhood.
How can I find opportunities for volunteer cooking near me?
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a volunteer at a soup kitchen, you might also be interested in opportunities for volunteer cooking with FoodCycle. We welcome volunteers and guests from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If you love cooking and want to find a fun way to make a difference in your community why not become a cooking volunteer for one of our community meals?
It doesn’t matter whether you’re an experienced chef or a kitchen novice, you can still volunteer. We’ll train you and you can join a kitchen team making a three-course vegetarian meal once a week using surplus food.
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