Big Zuu, a TV cook and rapper, has discovered how a simple hub to distribute surplus food has grown into a national movement bringing communities together. He spent a morning at the Afghanistan and Central Asian Association which supports refugees and asylum-seekers. It is one of many places benefiting from a community fridge network called Hubbub. The Co-op and local businesses give surplus food that would otherwise be thrown away. People come and take free food home, watch demonstrations on how to use spices, berries, etc, receive English lessons, professional support and guidance, and even join a community sports club. 250 new venues funded by Co-op and Hubbub are up and running; they plan for at least 500, which would save 34 million meals from going to waste annually. Zuu said when people have a base to come to, they become involved in each other’s lives and help each other.
Community food support
Written by David Fletcher 13 Jan 2022Additional Info
- Pray: for this and the many other initiatives to be built on and grow as they feed and support the needy and vulnerable. (Proverbs 19:17)
- More: www.theguardian.com/the-community-first-retailer/2021/dec/15/big-zuu-on-the-benefits-of-community-fridges-food-brings-us-together-it-gives-us-scope-to-help-each-other