Festive leftovers

Made too many roast potatoes? Brought too many sprouts? Mince pies gone stale? We’ve got some top tips to help you waste less this Christmas.
Meals During the Festive Period

Throughout the festive period there will be some changes to our service. Between Monday 22nd December – Sunday 4th January some of our meals will be closed.
Double your impact through The Big Give Christmas Challenge

Double your impact this festive season by donating through The Big Give Christmas Challenge. One donation. Double the impact.
MasterChef winner shares Boursin Brussel Sprout Pakora recipe

FoodCycle, Boursin and MasterChef 2018 winner, Kenny Tutt have teamed up to inspire the nation to waste less throughout the festive period. Research reveals that nearly half (48%) of Brits admit to over-buying when stocking up on festive food and drink. Over the festive period, Brits will consume a collective 250 million roast potatoes, 208 […]
Advent of Change is Back!

We’re pleased to announce that we are part of Advent of Change again this Christmas! Known for spreading festive joy with the UK’s first-ever advent calendar featuring a charity behind every door, this year the non-profit organisation has expanded the range including everything from elegant crackers to fragrant candles. Along with 47 fellow charities working […]
A Christmas Carol Charity Partner

FoodCycle are delighted to have been chosen as the A Christmas Carol Charity Partner for this year’s production to be live streamed from The Old Vic stage. The Charity Partner scheme would usually collect donations through post-show bucket collections. Unable to fundraise in person, the theatre wants to continue in its commitment to support charities […]
Just Eat Christmas Meal Appeal

JUST EAT CHRISTMAS MEAL APPEAL We are once again delighted to be a part of The Just Eat Christmas Meal Appeal which is running until 3rd January 2022. Using its entire network as a force for good, the food delivery app is encouraging members of the public to donate £3, £5 or £10 when they order […]
FoodCycle Christmas Recipes

Many of our FoodCycle projects will be serving up tasty and nutritious three-course meals across the festive period, ensuring that communities across the UK have access to free hot food this December. To spread a little joy and culinary inspiration, we asked FoodCycle volunteers to share their favourite festive recipes. (Homegrown) Jerusalem Artichoke Soup from […]
Corporate Festive Fundraising: five great examples

Our corporate partners have done a great job of coming up with innovative ways to fundraise for FoodCycle this festive season. So much so that we wanted to share their ideas. Thank you to our amazing partners for their support. Just Eats’ Black Friday Campaign Just Eat kicked off the festive season by reimagining its […]
Feelin’ festive at FoodCycle Bloomsbury!
Last weekend, FoodCycle Bloomsbury kicked off the Christmas season with a festive fundraiser – they raised over £570 and had a fantastic night. But you don’t need us to tell you that – just read their Christmassy poem for a flavour of the night! Twas not the night before Christmas, but it wasn’t far off! […]