Create a welcoming community at FoodCycle Mitcham

Provide people with a healthy three-course meal and the opportunity to socialise

Merton

Location
Positive Network Centre, 17 Taylor Rd
Mitcham
London
CR4 3JR
Date and time
18:30 - 20:15
Thursday, 5th of June 2025
Who this task will support
Foodcycle Mitcham
Operating every Thursday evening at the Togetherness Community Centre in Mitcham, the project welcomes guests from all walks of life to share a hot meal and engage in friendly conversation in a warm, inclusive environment. The meals are prepared by dedicated volunteers using surplus food collected from local supermarkets and grocers, ensuring that perfectly edible food is diverted from landfill and put to good use. Volunteers take on various roles, including cooking, hosting, and food collection, all contributing to the creation of a welcoming space where guests can enjoy both nourishment and companionship. By fostering connections among community members and promoting sustainability, FoodCycle Mitcham not only provides immediate support to those facing hardship but also works towards building a more resilient and connected local community.

You’ll be working with the rest of the hosting team to create a warm, welcoming environment for the guests. By serving a free meal created using surplus food, and sharing in conversation, you'll be helping to reduce hunger and loneliness in the community. You’ll be supported by a FoodCycle project leader and duties include setting tables, chairs, place mats and cutlery, serving food, sitting with the guests, clearing tables, washing dishes, serving tea and coffee, putting away tables and chairs. Please also sign up on the website so that they know to expect you, https://foodcycle.org.uk/location/foodcycle-mitcham/

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Location
Positive Network Centre, 17 Taylor Rd
Mitcham
London
CR4 3JR
Date and time
18:30 - 20:15
Thursday, 5th of June 2025
Who this task will support
Foodcycle Mitcham
Operating every Thursday evening at the Togetherness Community Centre in Mitcham, the project welcomes guests from all walks of life to share a hot meal and engage in friendly conversation in a warm, inclusive environment. The meals are prepared by dedicated volunteers using surplus food collected from local supermarkets and grocers, ensuring that perfectly edible food is diverted from landfill and put to good use. Volunteers take on various roles, including cooking, hosting, and food collection, all contributing to the creation of a welcoming space where guests can enjoy both nourishment and companionship. By fostering connections among community members and promoting sustainability, FoodCycle Mitcham not only provides immediate support to those facing hardship but also works towards building a more resilient and connected local community.
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As you will make your own way to the task, feel free to walk or run as you wish.

Ideal for beginners

Positive Network Centre, 17 Taylor Rd
Mitcham
London
CR4 3JR

Caroline Helder
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