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…
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…