I discovered Food Works during the pandemic. A time when everything felt uncertain and disconnected. The warehouse market at Handsworth quickly became a constant in my life. It was the only place where I felt truly safe. More than that, it became a space where I met people and formed Read more…
Next week’s patron boxes are going to be extra special. We’re thrilled to share the first courgettes of the season, freshly picked from our very own farm! These beauties were originally planted by the amazing corporate volunteers from the Waterman Group, and have been lovingly nurtured ever since by our Read more…
Jake is one of our amazing volunteers who regularly helps out at our farm. Read all about his experience below… I first heard about Food Works in 2021 through another volunteer Muneerah (known at the time for her perfect potato wedges in the Sharrow kitchen, and now for her amazing Read more…
We recently had the pleasure of hosting a fantastic team from the Waterman Group for a volunteer day at our farm and nursery at Norton Nurseries. They joined us as part of National Volunteers’ Week, and what a day it was. The team truly embraced the spirit of the day, Read more…
When a corporate team recently joined us for a cooking workshop using surplus food, we knew it would be a meaningful day. The group initially went to our warehouse by mistake, but this turned into a fortunate detour. They were able to see where all the food for our production Read more…
My choice: Patron box subscription I first came across Food Works while at the children’s hospital with my little one. In the parents’ room, I noticed many families were eating Just Meals from Food Works, they looked wholesome and comforting. That moment really stayed with me, and later I looked Read more…
Ready to get your hands dirty for a good cause? Join us at Food Works as our new Food Growing Coordinator! We’re on a mission to build a better food system – one that connects us, nourishes our communities, and regenerates our planet. Role Type: PermanentEmployment Type: Full time, part Read more…
I first came across Food Works by accident. Wondering what the queue was outside a unit on Carlisle Street above Tesco around lunchtime, I discovered The Real Junk Food Project… aimed at reducing food waste by distributing food with short use by dates to customers for a minimum contribution of Read more…
As we celebrate 10 years of Food Works, we’re marking the occasion with something close to our hearts – the journey of bringing Norton Nurseries back to life. Our volunteer Jake has compiled some video he has taken over the past 9 months to a short clip – just 90 Read more…
Last November we held a winter warmer arts and crafts social, inviting volunteers from each of our hubs to either BYO craft, or learn and share in someone else’s. It was a very cosy evening filled with lovely company and lots of laughter. We had a few different stations of Read more…