Week in, week out, we nourish the hungry and lonely in our communities with delicious meals and great conversation, using food that would otherwise go to waste.
We’re running our Community Meals and Cook and Collect services in towns and cities across the country, where volunteers turn surplus food into wholesome, nutritious meals. Anyone, from any walk of life, is welcome, no questions asked.
We know that many people are also struggling with loneliness and feeling isolated and our Check-in and Chat service is the perfect chance for a weekly natter.
Our many thousands of skilled, trained and dedicated volunteers help FoodCycle support those in need and we have plenty of ways you can get involved – from cooking, hosting or making weekly phone calls – we’d love you to join the FoodCycle family. Find out more about becoming a volunteer.
Need support? Visit the location finder to see what meal service is running in your community, or sign up to receive a weekly call through our Check-in and Chat service.
Over the coming months our Cook and Collect takeaway service will return to our sit down Community Meals.
775,644
Meals (WRAP equivalent)
359
tonnes of surplus food saved
1.2 M
Minutes spent nattering
Fancy yourself as a waste-fighting superstar here at FoodCycle? All volunteer vacancies will be advertised here – come and join us!
Our hosting volunteers help to make our guests feel welcome, safe and cared for.
Our Project Leaders are passionate, committed and want to make a positive change within their community. Why not take on a lead volunteer role and help feed people in your community.
Love food? Love having fun? Want to make a difference in your community? Sounds to us like you're a FoodCycler!
Anyone who steps through the door of a FoodCycle meal, first timer or seasoned regular, is made to feel comfortable and welcomed.
When food is served, volunteers and guests sit down to eat together. For many of our guests, this meal may be the one moment in a week they share a meal and conversation with other people.
87%
guests say FoodCycle has a positive effect on their community
2/3
guests make friends
85%
volunteers have a better understanding of other cultures and backgrounds
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