Foodcycle Mitcham

FoodCycle Mitcham is a community project that transforms surplus food into free, nutritious meals, offering a welcoming space every Thursday evening at Togetherness Community Centre for anyone seeking food and companionship.

Operating every Thursday evening at the Togetherness Community Centre in Mitcham, the project welcomes guests from all walks of life to share a hot meal and engage in friendly conversation in a warm, inclusive environment.

The meals are prepared by dedicated volunteers using surplus food collected from local supermarkets and grocers, ensuring that perfectly edible food is diverted from landfill and put to good use. Volunteers take on various roles, including cooking, hosting, and food collection, all contributing to the creation of a welcoming space where guests can enjoy both nourishment and companionship.

By fostering connections among community members and promoting sustainability, FoodCycle Mitcham not only provides immediate support to those facing hardship but also works towards building a more resilient and connected local community.

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Upcoming sessions
Create a welcoming community at FoodCycle Mitcham

Thursday 9th October 2025 6:00pm - 8:30pm


Previous sessions
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Suja Chandy
Zaeem
Clare Riddiford

Daal in a Day’s Work

Thursday 2nd October

Written by Zaeem

A big well done to everyone involved this evening! We welcomed 30 guests, supported by first time volunteers as well as experienced members of the hosting team, who did a brilliant job serving our guests and keeping everything spotless. The cooking team, turned out three fantastic courses: pizza to start, followed by rice, daal and fried potatoes for the main, and a comforting crumble for pudding. Another smooth and successful service, thanks to the whole team’s hard work.

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Zaeem
Janet Cooper
Mira

A Chutney Above the Rest!

Thursday 25th September

Written by Zaeem

With 35 guests, the team have set a new record for attendance, making it the busiest session since launch. The hosting team kept everything running smoothly, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. Guests enjoyed spring onion pancakes served with coriander and coconut chutney to start, followed by a hearty ratatouille pasta, and finished on a sweet note with a delicious apple and plum crumble. Another fantastic effort from the whole team!

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Zaeem
Clare Riddiford

Wedge Issues Resolved!

Thursday 18th September

Written by Zaeem

FoodCycle Mitcham was buzzing tonight with 32 guests around the table! On the menu: cheesy pizza with wedges, a fragrant Thai green curry, and a beautiful apple tarte fine to finish things off in style. The kitchen team worked like clockwork, turning out plate after plate with plenty of smiles along the way. Guests were well fed, conversation flowed, and that apple tarte fine definitely earned a few extra “oohs” and “aahs.” Another brilliant evening of good food and good company.

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Zaeem

Egg-cellent Service

Thursday 11th September

Written by Zaeem

A great session all round with 29 guests in total, making for another lively evening together. The hosting team kept things running smoothly and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming throughout. They began with pizza served alongside a fresh carrot, apple and cabbage slaw, followed by a flavour-packed kimchi fried rice topped with a soft-boiled egg and a spring onion and coriander sauce. To finish, guests enjoyed a banoffee Rice Krispie treat paired with banana custard, which proved a real crowd-pleaser. They even received a huge pumpkin as a donation. Another fantastic effort from the whole team!

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Zaeem

A Slice of Success!

Thursday 4th September

Written by Zaeem

The team welcomed 33 guests in total, which is the busiest session for a while. The menu went down a treat, beginning with Pizza and Caesar salad, followed by a hearty tomato, garlic and chilli pasta, and rounded off with a delicious banana and blueberry cake for pudding. It was a lively and rewarding session, and a great team effort all round.

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Clare Riddiford
Zaeem

Pasta Point of No Return

Thursday 21st August

Written by Zaeem

The team welcomed 23 lovely guests this week and treated them to a feast of caramelised onion and goat’s cheese sourdough pizza, pasta alla puttanesca, and a chocolate cake crowned with vanilla frosting and a sprinkle of freeze-dried strawberries. 🍓🍰 The surplus supplies weren’t quite overflowing this time, but the team rose to the challenge and made every ingredient count. The new volunteers jumped straight in and were absolute stars — you’d never guess it was their first time!

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