28/08/2026
In July we started a partnership with FareShare North East who supply us with surplus food that we put to good use through our community kitchen. It's meant a real drop in our food bill — and a lot more on the menu.
It wasn't straightforward at first. A big, unpredictable delivery of surplus food landing at the centre is a different job to planning a weekly shop. But our sessional team Emma and Abbi, have taken it in their stride, and continue to use their imagination, creativity and enthusiasm to provide excellent meals daily.
If you've noticed more variety on the menu lately — or a pizza party — that's why.