wagamama x foodcycle

find out more about our partnership with foodcycle, the only national charity working to combat loneliness, food poverty and food waste at once

at wagamama, we believe in the healing power food can have. but we know that for a lot of people living in the uk, accessing fresh and healthy food can be easier said than done. alongside this, the country is seeing a surge in loneliness, with over 7 million people reported to be experiencing long term loneliness in the uk. at wagamama, we want to do our bit to help combat both of these issues. and to do so we are partnering with the incredible uk based charity, foodcycle

who are foodcycle?

foodcycle are the only national charity working to combat loneliness, food poverty and food waste at once. they host free, weekly meals in communities across the country, encouraging both vulnerable individuals and families to come together and enjoy a nutritious meal in a welcoming and safe space. using surplus, would-be-waste food to fuel their community meals, foodcycle promote healthy and sustainable eating, hoping to inspire greater change and leave a lasting, positive impact on communities

a volunteer at FoodCycle laughs whilst interacting with guests

the real action

we want to support foodcycle and their mission with real, tangible action, and so have created a multi-pronged approach of financial donation, partnership and celebration

  • 1. financial donation

    we will donate £30,000 to foodcycle, enough to fund provision of up to 5,000 three-course community meals in foodcycle’s projects across the country

  • 2. food donation

    we will work with our partners and suppliers to donate 10,000 food and drink items to foodcycle’s projects, supporting them to deliver staple and interesting ingredients for community meals

  • 3. wagamama restaurant space

    we will open up a number of our restaurants to welcome foodcycle’s guests to dine with us once a week for free, no questions asked

  • 4. community meals

    we’re bringing our fresh, plant-based meals to foodcycle projects nationwide, by cooking some of our nutrient-packed plant-based dishes with their amazing volunteers

  • 5. giving back to volunteers

    we're hosting thank you meals for foodcycle’s volunteers. our chefs and front of house trainers will also share their knowledge in ‘skill share’ sessions, supporting them to develop their community meals service

    why now?

    foodcycle’s mission mirrors our own values. going beyond food + meal donations, this partnership will allow us to help foodcycle engage directly with communities across the country. we aim to support foodcycle in creating opportunities to foster meaningful connections and make a real impact through the transformational power of fresh food, for those who need it most

    find our more about foodcycle and thier amazing work
    2 volunteers help serve food at FoodCycle west heath

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