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Project COLT, Elland, UK
Food for Families is based at Warehouse 2, Project COLT, Elland Bridge, Elland, HX5 0SQ You can reach us by phone or email or WhatsApp Phone: 07471 527511 Email: admin@foodforfamilies.co.uk
Open today | 09:00 – 17:00 |
Would you like to be part of something meaningful in your community?
At Food for Families, we rely on volunteers to help us prepare and deliver meals to local families. Whether you're a whizz in the kitchen, a reliable driver, or simply passionate about reducing food waste—we’d love to hear from you!
We cook every Monday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, split into two shifts.
Kitchen tasks include:
Each week, we prepare 100–150 meals for local families. The meals are traditional, hearty, and designed to be easily reheated—like stews, casseroles, pasta dishes, and savoury one-pot meals.
✅ Even if you're only available one Monday a month, we’d still love your help!
If cooking isn’t for you, how about helping with deliveries?
We need three drivers each Monday to deliver meals and shopping bags to local primary schools, where parents collect them.
Love reducing waste? This one’s for you!
We collect surplus food from local supermarkets daily, then sort and use it in our:
🕒 Time commitment: 1–2 hours in the morning
🚗 Mileage expenses can be claimed
You’ll receive a full induction and join a friendly, supportive team working to reduce food waste and provide healthy meals for families in HX4 and HX5.
📞 Call us on 07471 527511
📩 Or fill out the volunteer form on our website to find out more!