TRANSITION CAFE is continuing its work to prevent food from being wasted by going to landfill sites.
Volunteers are now collecting an average of 850 kilograms of surplus food from local businesses every month, which has grown from its initial figure of 500 kilograms of surplus food per month in 2013, when the café first opened.
This steady supply of fresh and packaged food is an exciting challenge for the kitchen team, but sometimes there is a surplus that even they can’t use.
The aim of the Café’s: Transition Bro Gwaun (TBG), surplus food project is to ensure food fit for eating does not go to waste, so gluts of surplus food are put on offer for the public in the café.
In addition TBG are now establishing ‘Transition Re-distribution of Food’ (TROF), which will look to get the involvement of community organisations who are welcome to join and take advantage of the supply of surplus food the café receives.
Corinne Castle, Project Development Officer said: “At the moment there is a very good supply of drinks including squash and soft drinks, cuppa soups and often fresh fruit, vegetables and bread. These could be ideal for a one off event or regular coffee mornings and snack times for children’s groups.”
“As we are always looking for alternative ways of working and being involved with the community Transition Café are holding a ‘Nosh Without Dosh’ evening on Friday 12th February.”
Instead of asking for cash payment on evening, they are hosting a meal where diners negotiate a barter for something the café needs.
The Café has said that: “If this concept proves popular the café will look to host more events along this theme.”
If you would like more details or are interested in joining TROF please contact Ann Bushell on 01348 811291 or contact Corinne Castle on 01348 872019
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