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Explore the journey of the Kendal Lunch Bunch from its inception to its remarkable growth 🍽️ Learn how this initiative is impacting the community: https://ow.ly/79ya50PJAuI

Explore the journey of the Kendal Lunch Bunch from its inception to its remarkable growth 🍽️ Learn how this initiative is impacting the community: https://ow.ly/79ya50PJAuI

A simple question, but often hard to answer...what do I really want? I will helping people answer this question tomorrow at a free workshop at Lifework co-working space. Sign up using the link below and help distinguish between your SHOULDS and your WANTS.

Sarah Heward Founder and Co-Owner of The Real Food Cafe in Tyndrum, has dedicated the last two decades to transforming her vision into a thriving business that’s not just about great food, but also community impact. With expert pitching and coaching support from Kerry Hammond, they achieved remarkable results, including securing over £250,000 in funding to build a 'changing places toilet' in Tyndrum, an essential facility that will enhance accessibility for visitors, providing a place with specialist equipment so that they have dignity and support. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/eFVyxnVz

Next Thursday I get the chance to prompt people to ask themselves a very important question: WHAT DO I REALLY WANT? It's a question many people either: - Can't answer it for themselves but could answer it for others - Aren't actually aware they don't know the answer - Deliberately avoid thinking about because they're afraid of what they'll find It's a question layered with emotions, assumptions and conflicting ideas of self-worth. As a result, wading through the surface-level answers to the real truth can be REALLY HARD, especially if you do it alone. This workshop next week at Lifework co-working space is designed to help you do just that. If you're in the Bradford On Avon or Bath area, sign up and check out the amazing Life Work co-working space for the day. If you're not but find the question interesting nonetheless, why not make time to try and answer it?! #knowyourself #findyourplayground

Meal Distribution Drive 176🙏 We pronounce each word with heart Community: Bringing together diverse hands and hearts, the meal distribution fosters a sense of community among all participants. Care: Through each meal handed out, the family demonstrates profound care, ensuring no one in the neighborhood goes hungry. Gratitude: The recipients' smiles reflect deep gratitude, appreciating every meal as a gesture of goodwill and connection. Kindness: Acts of kindness resonate through each packed lunch, showing that simple gestures can make significant differences.

Unicorn Inn Community Meeting Please join us at the pub from 2:30pm on Sunday 1st December, for mulled wine, mince pies and a general natter. At 3:30pm we will hold a meeting to talk through: - What's happened, and what the next steps are - there's lots to be done! - How to contribute your ideas, expertise, time & energy - More about what a "Community Benefit Society" is - this is the model that is being set up - How you can become a shareholder in the Society, why this is important, and what it entails - The proposed new name for the pub If you become a shareholder, you can vote on matters like this! Whether you'd like to join the Committee, help out with cleaning and/or refurbishment, or something else - there's still much to be done, and we would love to have more people come on board to help out, and to contribute to the decisions that are being made.

🌱 Exploring the Meaning of Food in Our Lives 🌱 The Meaning of Food in Life Questionnaire originally identified five key factors that reflect the diverse meanings people give to food: moral, sacred, health, social, and aesthetic. While these factors sparked valuable conversations about food choices, we recognized they were limited in scope. Inspired by our communities, we've introduced four additional factors that resonate deeply with their experiences, fostering richer and more authentic discussions around food: ⭐ Accessible – I choose food that is convenient and easy to obtain. ⭐ Pleasure – Food I eat comforts me and brings me joy. ⭐ Affordable – I carefully consider my budget and the cost of food. ⭐ Familiar – Food I prepare and eat is the food I know well. Drawing inspiration from a beautiful image by Leah's Pantry, we crafted our own visual representation of wholesome foods, community, and abundance. You’d be surprised at what you can learn by simply asking others about their food choices. When we approach these conversations with curiosity and a genuine intent to learn, we can offer more effective nutritional guidance and engage in meaningful community connections. Let’s continue to deepen our conversations about food, together, in community! 🍽️✨

The greatest asset of any food pantry isn't the food, but the people who make it all happen. Food pantries exist not just to give out food, but to serve and empower communities, and that starts with understanding the value of human connection. Volunteers are the heart and soul of these operations, and their role goes far beyond distributing food. If they aren't empowered with the bigger picture of their mission, they risk missing the chance to address deeper needs — emotional, spiritual, and social. A true investment in a food pantry means investing in people — those who serve and those being served. It’s about recognizing that everyone who walks through those doors, whether to give or receive, carries more than physical hunger. There’s a need for compassion, connection, and a sense of belonging. Food can fill stomachs, but it’s the human element that fills hearts and transforms lives. When volunteers understand that they are part of something bigger, they move from just handing out food to making a meaningful difference. They become catalysts for change, helping individuals not only overcome hunger but also find hope, dignity, and community. It’s in this deeper service, where food pantries become much more than a place to get groceries — they become a place to be nourished in every sense of the word. Innovation and willingness to change are crucial for long-term success. Holding onto tradition without recognizing the need for progress can lead to stagnation and, ultimately, obsolescence. #itsnotaboutfooditsaboutpeople

🌟 Let’s Bring Koko’s Soul Cuisine to North Tulsa! 🌟 Thank you to everyone who has shared their excitement and support for Koko’s Soul Cuisine! This vision means so much, not only to me but to everyone who believes in the power of food to bring people together, nourish our community, and make a lasting difference in North Tulsa. Here’s How You Can Help Us Get There: 👉 Spread the Word – Know someone who’s passionate about community initiatives or soul food with a purpose? Sharing this message with friends, family, and your network brings us closer to making Koko’s Soul Cuisine a reality. Every share helps build awareness and brings new people into our community of supporters! 👉 Connect with Us – If you or someone you know would like to contribute time, resources, or even a bit of expertise to help us get started, we’d love to hear from you. Whether it’s kitchen equipment, local partnerships, or volunteering, we’re grateful for any help that brings Koko’s Soul Cuisine one step closer to opening. 👉 Join the Journey – Stay tuned for more updates on our progress! As we move closer to launch, we’ll be sharing milestones, community events, and ways to get involved. Why This Matters: Koko’s Soul Cuisine is about more than meals. It’s about building a healthier, more connected North Tulsa. By providing nutritious, affordable soul food—including prepped meals for SNAP recipients and access for those who face transportation challenges—we’re working to make sure no one is left behind. Your support, your shares, and your belief in this vision mean everything. Together, we can bring this project to life, one plate, one family, one community at a time. 💫 #KokosSoulCuisine #NorthTulsa #SoulFoodForAll #CommunityMatters #JoinUs #FoodAccess #SupportLocal #blackwallstreetnation #northtulsadeservesbetter