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Food Friends connects people who love to cook and are willing to share an extra portion of food with a neighbour who would benefit from a nutritious meal and a friendly chat once in a while.

We are always looking for new volunteers to provide food and friendship to vulnerable and isolated individuals. Since the start of the COVID19 pandemic, we have expanded our service to also include families that need a little extra support. Regular food and friendship can make a big difference during this challenging time, so if you are interested in receiving a meal from a Food Friend, or want to know more information about how you can help, contact us.

We continue to work closely with local and national experts in safeguarding and food hygiene in order to ensure the provision of best practice at this time.

Guidance is constantly changing but we will try to keep you updated. For up-to-date guidance from the government, please follow the link below.

COVID -19 GUIDANCE

Teaching kindness – Sharing laughter

Helen is one of our Food Friend cook volunteers and a distributor for our Community Dinner Fund initiative. Helen is so generous with her time and kindness. We are so happy to have Helen as part of our team.

Do something great with a plate – Cook Volunteers

Due to an increase of referrals, direct from GPs, Age Uk and concerned family and friends we are now looking for more COOK VOLUNTEERS in the Tankerton, Swalecliffe and Chestfield areas.

The Community Dinner Fund – Pay It Forward

We are currently supporting two Pay it Forward schemes here in Whitstable.

Forming new friendships – Meeting Mac

Vanessa has been a Food Friend volunteer Cook for 9 months. This is her story of her new friendship with her Food Friend Diner, Mac.