Nourishing Communities, Plate by Plate – Big Give We're raising funds to turn perfectly good food headed for landfill into wholesome community meals for people who are hungry …

Donate from 12pm on 22nd at https://bit.ly/41HoWBJ

#EarthRaise

In the UK, 10.2 million tonnes of food is wasted every year. At FoodCycle, we are tackling this by transforming surplus food into nourishing community meals while promoting sustainable food choices.

From 22nd to 29th April, every donation to FoodCycle through BigGive.org will be doubled, helping us maximise our impact.

At FoodCycle, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. From cooking with surplus ingredients to championing sustainable food choices, we’re working to change attitudes to food and its impact on our planet.

Something exciting is coming…

We’re proud to be partnering with Big Give this April for their Earth Raise campaign, supporting projects that make a positive impact on the environment.

Find a Meal - FoodCycle YOUR EXCERPT HERE

This is what it’s really about. Not just the food on the plate, but the moments shared around it. The conversations, the laughter, the feeling of belonging.

Because a meal is never just a meal 💚

Find a meal location on our website

“I enjoy eating with other people because it's a chance to connect, share stories and enjoy good food together. Meals feel more meaningful when there's laughter and conversation around the table.”

We often share the numbers. Meals served, food saved, volunteers involved.

But the real impact of FoodCycle is much harder to measure.

If you’d like to support their efforts, you can donate here: www.justgiving.com/campaign/foodcycle-londo...

We’re wishing all three of you the very best of luck. Your dedication, commitment and support means so much, and every mile you run will help us continue bringing people together through food.

Linda and Mei Ling are our charity place runners and have trained so hard over the last few months to achieve their best on the day. Tom secured a ballot place and has chosen to raise funds for us, too.

The TCS London Marathon takes place on Sunday 26th April, and we have some amazing runners taking part for FoodCycle.

Corporate Partnerships - Support FoodCycle Partner with FoodCycle to nourish communities across the UK. Create social impact, reduce food waste and engage employees through corporate partnerships.

By supporting our projects, Pip & Nut helps make these moments possible, showing how businesses can play a role in building stronger, more connected communities. 
Find out more about how your company can partner with FoodCycle and make an impact here:

At FoodCycle, we see that same belief come to life in our kitchens every week. 
🥜 Surplus ingredients are turned into nourishing meals. 
🥜 Volunteers come together to cook and host. 
🥜 Guests gather around the table for food and conversation.

This B Corp Month, we’re celebrating partners like Pip & Nut who believe that how food is made, and how it’s shared really matters.

Persian Carrot Jam - FoodCycle Top Tips: Serve with rice pudding, cottage cheese or yoghurt. A pinch of Saffron is an added treat if you can find some.

With spices for warmth and flavour, the result is a sweet concoction that's perfect for yoghurt, rice pudding or even porridge on Easter Sunday. 

Easter is almost here, and the Easter bunny is a big fan of carrots, are you?

Here's a carrot recipe you might not have tried before - Persian Carrot Jam

Challenge events and running | Fundraise for FoodCycle Up for a challenge? Whether its a 5K or a marathon we have lots of events available! Help us bring food and conversation to people across the country.

We’ll be cheering you on all the way. Hoping the weather is kind to you all 🌞

Fancy challenging yourself? Take a look at the other ways you can support us -

We love that this challenge connects two of our projects and celebrates the people, places, and shared meals that make FoodCycle so special.

Have an amazing day, enjoy the route, soak up the atmosphere and know that you’re making a real difference with every mile.

Good luck to everyone taking on the Leeds Loop tomorrow 💚

Whether you’re running, walking or taking it at your own pace, every step you take between Harehills and Seacroft is helping to support FoodCycle’s work in the community.

Reports and publications - FoodCycle Here you’ll find a selection of reports, research and publications on the impact of FoodCycle’s work, the benefits of sharing a meal, food waste and

Read the full report and celebrate everything we achieved together on the website.

Norma, who attends our community meal in Sunderland, said it better than we ever could:
"I have made so many friends and I would miss everybody if it wasn't here."

That's the magic of community dining and it starts with people like you.

Here's just a taste of what your support created:
✨ 73% of guests feel less lonely after a FoodCycle meal
🌱 349 tonnes of food rescued from going to waste
❤️ 180,764 volunteer hours given with heart
😊 79% of guests feel happier

Our 2025 Social Impact Report is here and we are SO proud to share it with you.

This year, together, we served a record 177,062 community meals. That's 177,162 moments of warmth, friendship and nourishment made possible by the most incredible volunteers, supporters and partners.

FoodCycle: Home FoodCycle is about more than food - we create a cycle of positive change - reducing food waste and hunger, tackling loneliness and supporting mental health.

Together, we’re proving that food destined for the bin can still bring people together around the table.

If you're looking for ways to help tackle food waste, pop to the website to learn how you can help us.

A quote from one of our guests in our latest survey 🤗

This Food Waste Action Week, we’re celebrating the volunteers, partners and supporters who help turn surplus food into shared meals across the UK.

That’s thousands of plates filled, conversations started, and communities brought together.

This Food Waste Action Week, help us keep that going.

Share this post, tell someone about FoodCycle or sign up to volunteer and be part of the story.

Good food should never go to waste.

Last year, FoodCycle volunteers saved 349 tonnes of surplus food. Instead of ending up in landfill, those ingredients were turned into 177,062 community meals shared around tables across the UK.

Challenge events and running | Fundraise for FoodCycle Up for a challenge? Whether its a 5K or a marathon we have lots of events available! Help us bring food and conversation to people across the country.

Lace up, hit the streets and make your run count. 

See how to register for this and for all our other fundraising races at

Fancy a run through Manchester for a good cause? 🏃‍♀️

Take on the Manchester Half Marathon with Team FoodCycle and turn your miles into something meaningful. Every step helps us bring people together over good food and great conversation in communities across the UK.