This month, we’re celebrating 15 amazing years of FoodCycle. It all began with 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
FoodCycle
Non-profit Organizations
London, England 7,999 followers
Providing nutritious meals and conversation to communities across the country
About us
FoodCycle is an award winning national charity delivering volunteer powered community Projects across England. We build communities by combining surplus food, volunteers and spare kitchen space to create nutritious, three-course meals for the community. We currently have 38 Projects and open our doors every week to 1200 people. We have 4 main aims: • To strengthen communities • To encourage friendships • To improve nutrition and reduce hunger • To change attitudes towards food and to reduce food waste Donate - https://thinkdonate.com/c/Food2
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http://www.foodcycle.org.uk
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- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- community action, food, waste, society, volunteering, nutrition, skills development, training, and Charity
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New Covent Garden Market
London, England SW8 5EL, GB
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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 below 🙂🏃🏽♀️ https://lnkd.in/eW4BxNBx
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While many of us were enjoying a break, many of our dedicated volunteers made sure that nobody in their community went without a meal this weekend. Thank you so much to Louise and to everybody who gave their time this weekend 🙂🥦
Great way to spend a rainy bank holiday! Volunteering for FoodCycle getting food donations from shops to the kitchen.
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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. If Hamza has inspired you, then we'd love to welcome you to volunteer at your local community meal. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/es2XKmi6 We can't wait to see you!
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The creativity of our volunteers amazes us. Just a reminder, our cooking team have no idea what ingredients will be available until about 2 hours before our community meal starts. They are magical!
Community Researcher with NIESR | Qualitative Research | Food Kitchen volunteer at FoodCycle
My recent dessert creations at FoodCycle Walthamstow! 😄 #FoodCycle #volunteer #walthamstow
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Thank you so much to Ashtons Legal LLP who have selected us as their charity of the year! We are so grateful for your support of our mission. Together, we will work towards ensuring every community who needs it has access to a warm meal, a good chat and lots of cups of tea. Thank you ❤️
Ashtons Charitable Trust, set up by Ashtons Legal in 2014, has chosen FoodCycle to be Charity of the Year! Click on the link to read more: https://lnkd.in/eN7DzXjY
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Thank you so much to the Just Eat Takeaway.com JETers who raised an incredible €24,741 for FoodCycle through their 100+ mile bike ride. We’re so proud to have you on our team! 🧡
Last month, some of our extraordinary JETers geared up for the sixth edition of the JET charity bike ride, setting off on two inspiring 100+ mile bike journeys for remarkable causes 🚴💪 Starting at 5 AM, our riders in the UK and Netherlands, embarked from the London and Enschede offices, passing through picturesque landscapes and challenging terrains, reaching their destinations in Bristol and Amsterdam. Over 13 hours, they collectively raised an impressive €24,741 for FoodCycle in the UK and Prinses Máxima Centrum voor kinderoncologie in the Netherlands. Cheered on by the JET support crew, the event concluded with a celebratory gathering at our offices, reflecting on the day’s achievements and an evening of celebrations. Well done to all! 👏 #WeAreJET #Charity
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FoodCycle reposted this
At FoodCycle, we love working with partners who, just like us, are passionate about making our planet and communities healthier and stronger! We are so pleased to be part of the impact Danone has made and genuinely love working together. We have already achieved a lot in our partnership (some of which you can certainly read in their 2023 impact report). This includes their amazing teams supporting our nutritional training, holding inspiring “Data for Good” days giving us valuable insight on our data, Danone staff giving their time to volunteer at local projects, as well as celebrating our volunteers by giving them the five-star treatment at Wimbledon! I really look forward to strengthening our partnership over the next three years and seeing our collective impact grow. 💚
We often see the words ‘impact’ and ‘purpose’ being used when talking about business. And in today’s world, more and more people are wanting to engage with businesses that they feel are authentically working to make a positive impact. Our mission at Danone is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. As a B Corp, we have committed to do that in a way that benefits people, communities and the planet. So we have framed our sustainability journey around three important pillars to have a positive impact on: - the nation’s health - the planet - the lives of our employees and communities For each pillar we have defined a set of priorities which are translated into mid to long-term objectives, focusing on where Danone can deliver the most impact and value. We call this our Danone Impact Journey. So that’s why I’m really proud to share our 2023 Danone UK & Ireland Impact Report, which showcases the hard work that goes on across our organisation, and with our partners, towards the objectives we have set. From the launch of our sector leading health commitments, to strengthening our carbon reduction roadmap and taking our suppliers on our Impact Journey with us at our first ‘Supplier Partner’ day, there’s lots of great work from our team to reflect on. Our new report demonstrates how we’re delivering against both our global and local targets, and, importantly, holds us accountable to the progress we still need to make. Because there is more to do. Read about our progress here: https://lnkd.in/eTaaSXAr
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We’re so thrilled to announce the 12 fantastic winners of the FoodCycle Regional Volunteer of the Year Award 2024, presented by the Marsh Charitable Trust! 🏆🥦 This award recognises the exceptional dedication and support our volunteers provide, making a tangible difference in their communities. Each winner will receive a certificate, £300, and a commemorative apron, in recognition of their outstanding service. Join us in celebrating our incredible winners! It's the dedication and kindness of these volunteers and volunteers like you, that are the heart of FoodCycle. Well done 👏
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A message from our CEO Sophie Tebbetts regarding the riots and targeted attacks that are taking place in communities across the country.
Communities are at the heart of everything we do at FoodCycle and I am so saddened to see what is happening across the country. Our volunteers and guests have told us they don’t feel safe, police are closing the buildings we operate from and we’re having to cancel meals. At FoodCycle we reject racism, violence and discrimination of any kind and we are working closely with our regional teams to continue to keep meals open where we can, whilst factoring in the safety of our guests and volunteers. I hope that the displays of unity and compassion up and down the country will continue to highlight the importance of community. I know for me they solidify why our work in bringing people together over a shared meal, enabing people to find those points of connection, is so important. We aim to create a space where everyone feels welcome and we will continue to work as hard as we can to support our staff, volunteers, guests and keep our community meals safe.