Our Customers
Volunteering, veggies, and making a difference
Helen’s enjoyment for volunteering in our cafes and her patron box shows how small actions can make a big difference in our community.
Our Customers
From Just Meals to Patron Boxes
How did you first hear about Food Works? My husband John saw the Real Junk Food Project open in Leeds on TV, and then found out about Food Works in Sheffield via Facebook. I can remember when the warehouse moved out of town, which sadly we weren’t able to get Read more…
Our Customers
Why I volunteer and get a patron box – Stacey’s story
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.
Our Customers
What Food Works means to Sarah
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…
Our Customers
Why Food Works is so important in our lives
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…
Our Customers
Choose to nourish yourself and be different!
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…
Our Customers
Ellin’s Story – Discovering the Value of Surplus Food
I’ve been a patron box customer since January. While browsing Facebook, I came across a post about food redistribution, environmental impact, and locally grown vegetables. Curious, I decided to find out more about what Food Works is doing in our city, and I was genuinely impressed by the positive impact Read more…