FoodCycle

Who we are

We’re FoodCycle – a national charity that combines volunteers, surplus food and spare kitchen spaces to create tasty, nutritious meals for people at risk of food poverty and social isolation.

We run over 80 projects across the country, united by the simple idea that food waste and food poverty should not coexist.

Across the country we open our doors every week to 1500 people who may be hungry or lonely and give them a hearty warm welcome. 

Our model is simple: we combine surplus food, volunteers and spare kitchen spaces to create nutritious three-course meals for people at risk of food poverty and social isolation. We are indebted to our 8000 registered volunteers who provide an amazing service to their local community week after week. Their spirit, determination, and donation of time and skills is exceptional.

We are hugely grateful to our guests too. Come rain or shine they make the effort to come along to the FoodCycle meal every week. It’s fair to say we’ve all made new friends and it’s a real community.

Our culture and values

Team away days and socials

With a workforce based all over the UK we have annual all team in-person, away day, team get-togethers, regional socials, virtual all team check-ins and informal on-line catch-ups – we’ve even started a virtual book club!

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Inclusivity

At FoodCycle, we are committed to being an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation. Our vision is to create a working and service environment where every individual is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We want everyone to bring their full selves to work and to our community meals. We commit to removing barriers that prevent our employees, volunteers and guests from embracing their distinctive and diverse identities. We want our organisation to reflect the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and especially encourage people from unrepresented groups to apply.

Disability Confident Employer

FoodCycle is a Disability Confident Employer and candidates who are disabled and who meet our minimum criteria for the job will be offered an interview. Please state in your application if you identify as disabled and wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.