Food and chat on the menu for those in need
A charity that fights food poverty and loneliness is continuing to operate a weekly service for those in need in Bath.
Foodcycle’s cook and collect operation provides meals and conversation to thousands of people every week across the country, observing Covid rules.
Mary Mcgrath MBE, charity chief executive, said: “Our number one priority will always be the safety and welfare of our guests and volunteers. We will continue to work with our teams, volunteers and venues to maintain our high standards and keep everyone as safe as possible while delivering this vital service to vulnerable people nationwide.”
Under the new restrictions Foodcycle guests can collect nutritious food for themselves and their households. Those unable to visit their local FoodCycle project due to self-isolating or shielding can ask a friend, neighbour or family member to collect on their behalf under the “reasonable excuse’’ rule.
Those who fall under the category of critically vulnerable or who have been told to shield can access extra provision through NHS Responders. Created in April 2020 in reaction to the first national lockdown, Foodcycle’s check-in and chat service is also open. Helping to combat the rising issue of social isolation during the pandemic, volunteers call guests for a weekly natter.
A Foodcycle Guest said: “It makes me very happy that Foodcycle is still looking out for people and caring for the community during this time.”
Foodcycle in Bath is operating a cook and collect service every Wednesday from 7.30pm at the Nexus Methodist Church.