Thursday 30th October
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Report written by Jade
Swapping running gear for aprons to help host the guests, making hot drinks and serving up a delicious three-course meal. The freshly cooked menu included a hearty Caesar salad with roast potatoes, followed by ratatouille, and finished with banana and chocolate pancakes! A true feast!
With plenty of prep and serving to do, the team did a brilliant job ensuring everyone felt welcomed and well-fed.
A great side benefit was managing the leftover produce: we had quite a bit of lettuce and bananas remaining, which we gratefully handed out for the guests to take home. This ensured no food went to waste and gave our guests some fresh ingredients to enjoy later.
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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Merton’s Community Fridge redistributes surplus food from local businesses and food growers, ultimately stopping tonnes of good quality food from going to waste.
