Volunteer with Us!
Our Volunteers
Let’s All Eat is an organization that depends on volunteers to help achieve its mission and make a positive impact in the communities it serves.
We are deeply appreciative of all the volunteers who generously give their time to support us. There are various volunteer positions available at Let’s All Eat, ranging from receiving food to serving customers at the food pantry.
To ensure that all volunteers can perform their duties safely and effectively, we require them to obtain a Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate, which we will cover the cost of. Also, all volunteers must wear a uniform bearing the Let’s All Eat logo.
Meet some of our current volunteers…
Keith Barrett
I work at the Sutton King St foodbank on a Tuesday. I enjoy meeting people and also helping others. I started doing emergency food deliveries during covid and carried on in the shop when Lets All Eat started the food club. I help unload deliveries and pack the parcels for the service users. It’s a good opportunity to see people and interact.
Terry Henshaw
I work at both the King St and Huthwaite foodbanks. I got into volunteering through my friend Gemma who works there. I used to have parcels myself and thought it would be a good place to meet people and its ideal as local and the staff are friendly. I used to work at Brierley Cafe, but it was too much for me as I have an ankle injury where I struggle to stand for long periods.
Karen George
I volunteer at the St Johns Foodbank as I really enjoy it. I want to do something to help others, and it is useful for the local community. I find it a very grounding experience and keeps me busy now that I am retired.
Lee Fletcher
I am a director at Lets All Eat and also like to volunteer. I like to help out the local community and have been at St Johns for 3 years. I have a lot of experience as I have run another foodbank at St Mary’s for 11 years.
Janet Stanley
I volunteer at St Johns as I enjoy seeing people and making them happy. I like to see them get ingredients to cook with and I help to tell people what the vegetables are and how to cook them. I got food parcels when my husband was ill, so I wanted to come and hep to give something back. I miss it when I don’t attend. Even when I’m on holiday I can’t wait to get back and see everyone.
Karen Alderton
I volunteer at St Johns because the staff and service users are really nice. I have been volunteering for 3 years and one of ATTFE staff told me about it, so I joined in. I also volunteer at Hardwick Hall and Papplewick Pumping Station as a guide, so I like to keep myself busy.
Andy Lindley
I volunteer at St Johns as I am a member of the church. I am a carer for my wife, so I like time to myself to get a change of scenery and different company. I have been volunteering for this foodbank since the start and like to give back to the community. It also keeps my mind active and brain working.
Julie Tagg
I have volunteered at St John’s foodbank since 2021 changing over from St Mary’s. I got made redundant and didn’t like staying at home all the time. I like to be with other people and have bonded with the other volunteers. We socialise with each other outside of volunteering and they are a good support network for one another. I have gained lots of skills in this role and training including maths and English and horticulture qualifications.
Christine Taylor
I started volunteering after completing lots of courses with ATTFE. I enjoy cooking and baking and started helping Linda during COVID at the High Pavement foodbank. I moved to King St with Sandra and also go to the Huthwaite foodbank. I find it fun and rewarding and have gained social skills and a better understanding of the food industry. I have made friends with other volunteers and even now go on holidays with them.
Case Studies
Volunteer – Foad Pour
Foad is an inspiration to us all!
As an Iranian refugee, he has settled in the UK and has been volunteering at local food pantries, making a positive impact in his new community. Foad is eager to improve his language skills and has enrolled in an ESOL course at ATTFE College.
In the meantime, he’s keeping busy by volunteering and connecting with others to avoid loneliness and isolation. Foad’s ultimate goail is to gain employment in a supermarket or kitchen – an area he enjoys and is familiar with.
Foad has been blown away by the kindness and acceptance he’s experienced in the UK, and he’s excited to give back. He plans to attend coffee mornings at the ATTFE Community Hub to meet more like-minded individuals and continue making a difference.
Let’s all follow Foad’s lead and take the principles and values we learn from helping others to make a positive impact in our communities.
Volunteer – Julie Tagg
Julie’s story is a testament to the power of volunteering.
After being made redundant from her job, she decided to give back to her local community by volunteering at a food bank. Since then, she has become an integral part of the Let’s All Eat food pantry at St John’s Methodist Church in Sutton-in-Ashfield.
Not only has Julie found a sense of purpose and belonging through volunteering, but she has also gained vluable transferable skills and completed tyraining and qualifications. She encourages others to follow in her footsteps and try volunteering for themselves, as it can open up so many possibilities and provide opportunities to meet new people and be part of a team.
It’s heartwarming to see how Julie has bonded with her fellow volunteers and found joy in giving back to her community. Let’s all take a page from Julie’s book and give volunteering a go!
Donate to Let’s All Eat!
If you want to contribute to our mission to reduce food waste, please reach out to us via our Contact Us page if you’re interested in making a donation.
We’d love to hear from you!
Every bit helps
Whether you’re donating food items or essential supplies for our food pantries, every contribution makes a difference!