Food And Friendship
Hove, UK
In the year beginning 1st April 2025, we continued to combat loneliness, isolation, and social exclusion in Brighton and Hove by providing a welcoming environment, nutritious meals, and opportunities for meaningful connections. We supported over 130 isolated older people and adults with learning disabilities, enhancing their health, well-being, and social lives. Our lunch clubs, which are at the heart of our charity, offered a place for friendship with the joy of shared meals made from surplus food. “It was a great lunch. The volunteers are such a great bunch of people. Love em all. This pensioners lunch is the best in the whole of the south coast.” Tuesday club guest Lunch club is like an extended family. We are committed to building an inclusive space where everyone, regardless of age or ability, can feel a sense of belonging. Guests and volunteers with disabilities and learning disabilities and cognitive and sensory impairments are equally involved. This year, 47 volunteers helped to prepare, serve and clear away over 6000 meals to lunch club guests made from over 8 tonnes of surplus food. We fundraise to cover the cost of the transport which is around £10,000 a year for 3 buses. We charge £7.50 for a three course lunch with transport on Tuesdays and £5 for a two course lunch on Thursdays. If guests are on a low income or unable to pay we do not charge.
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