Food Friends is a community initiative that connects people who love to cook with neighbours who would appreciate a delicious home-cooked meal, delivered with company and conversation. Our mission is to combat loneliness and isolation in communities through food and friendship.
We match volunteer cooks with local people who would benefit from a friendly chat and a nourishing meal. Most volunteers share an extra portion of their home-cooked food once a week, but the role is flexible—deliveries can be more or less frequent to suit your schedule.
- How it works: Sign up as a volunteer cook, and we’ll match you with a neighbour who enjoys the same type of food as you. You deliver a meal and spend some time together, sparking meaningful connections.
- Support: We support you throughout your food friendship, from your first meal delivery to any questions or concerns you may have.
- Community: Food Friends spans generations, with volunteers and recipients aged from 14 to 99. We host celebration lunches to bring our community together and celebrate new and lasting friendships.
- Impact: Over 13,000 meals have been shared so far, helping to reduce food waste and bring people together.
If you know someone who could benefit from a home-cooked meal and company, or if you’d like to volunteer, get in touch today!
Areas served: Currently expanding across Kent.
Before making a referral, please check that the person:
- Is over the age of 18;
- Lives within one of the areas where we currently operate;
- Understands that Food Friends is designed to complement, not replace, any existing care packages or meal services.
For more information please read the description or simply give us a call on 01227 250 410 or email us at hello@food-friends.co.uk
Please remember that the impact of our meal sharing initiative goes beyond the food - It's about building meaningful and sustainable connections within the community. We're not a crisis or emergency service, but provide an innovative approach to combating loneliness and isolation. Bringing the community together with every delicious bite!