Stacey joined us at Handsworth last year and has since become a dedicated member of the volunteer team helping run our warehouse. She is also a regular patron box customer and here she shares her experiences of what it means to her to be a supporter of Food Works.
I started volunteering at Food Works Sharrow almost two years ago, after working in the health service for 36 years. Before that, I worked in hospitality and always enjoyed being around people. My sister-in-law told me about Food Works and the great work they were doing, so I decided to Read more…
This dish was a real treat, and an absolute hit with our customers. Kohlrabi and carrot in a white sauce, created by our wonderful volunteer Heidrun. The star of the show? Kohlrabi. It was donated from a local growing community, and might otherwise have gone to waste. We had great Read more…
I first joined Food Works in March 2024, while studying for my MSc in Food and Nutrition Sciences at Sheffield Hallam University. As an international student from Nigeria, I was keen to use my skills in a real, practical way – and volunteering here felt like the perfect place to Read more…
Ryan, Food Works chef and hub manager, had the pleasure of attending an event organised by Roots Allotments. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by Will, the Sheffield patch manager, who extended an invitation to explore the allotment cultivated by him and other devoted individuals. The site featured a vibrant Read more…
This year from Norton Nursery, we’ve been able to support over 80 schools to grow more food! This work is underpinned by the Local Food Action Plan in which we seek to support food education and make more local food accessible across the city. We are helping to make school Read more…
Summer is here, our tomatoes are ripening, and at Norton Nursery we’re starting to think about saving some of our delicious varieties for seed.
Over the last few weeks, I had the pleasure of visiting one of our long-standing partner hubs – the Church of Christ in Darnall. It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since they first joined us, becoming one of the original hubs to offer Just Meals to their community. Read more…
Sarah has been part of the Food Works journey for over eight years as a customer and supporter of what we do. She says she’s grateful to have a place in the city that genuinely understands and responds to people’s needs. A place that champions fair trade, sustainability, and strong Read more…
On Friday 11th July, we were delighted to welcome the team from Wayv to Norton Nurseries for a corporate volunteering day to support our project of bringing the nurseries back into full use. The Wayv team split into two groups for morning and afternoon sessions, and they certainly rolled up Read more…