Pasta Point of No Return

2 Goodgymers helped their local community in Merton
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Merton

Thursday 21st August

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The team welcomed 23 lovely guests this week and treated them to a feast of caramelised onion and goat’s cheese sourdough pizza, pasta alla puttanesca, and a chocolate cake crowned with vanilla frosting and a sprinkle of freeze-dried strawberries. 🍓🍰 The surplus supplies weren’t quite overflowing this time, but the team rose to the challenge and made every ingredient count. The new volunteers jumped straight in and were absolute stars — you’d never guess it was their first time!


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Foodcycle Mitcham
FoodCycle Mitcham is a community project that transforms surplus food into free, nutritious meals, offering a welcoming space every Thursday evening at Togetherness Community Centre for anyone seeking food and companionship.

Operating every Thursday evening at the Togetherness Community Centre in Mitcham, the project welcomes guests from all walks of life to share a hot meal and engage in friendly conversation in a warm, inclusive environment. The meals are prepared by dedicated volunteers using surplus food collected from local supermarkets and grocers, ensuring that perfectly edible food is diverted from landfill and put to good use. Volunteers take on various roles, including cooking, hosting, and food collection, all contributing to the creation of a welcoming space where guests can enjoy both nourishment and companionship. By fostering connections among community members and promoting sustainability, FoodCycle Mitcham not only provides immediate support to those facing hardship but also works towards building a more resilient and connected local community.

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