Foodshare
Welcome to Foodshare - Fighting Hunger, Nourishing Lives
At Foodshare, we are passionate about ensuring that no one in Maidenhead or the surrounding areas goes hungry. We believe that everyone deserves access to healthy, nutritious food—regardless of their background or circumstances.
Our mission is simple: to provide essential food support to individuals and families struggling to afford meals. We understand that food insecurity can arise for many reasons, and we are here to help in any way we can.
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More Than Just Food
At Foodshare, we do more than just provide tinned and packaged goods. We prioritise fresh food, fruit, and vegetables whenever possible, ensuring that those we support have access to healthy, balanced meals. Our goal is to provide at least three days’ worth of food, and we aim to offer more whenever we can.
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We are also committed to meeting dietary needs, including vegetarian, gluten-free, Halal, and more because everyone deserves food that suits their needs.
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How You Can Help
As a registered charity, we rely entirely on the kindness of individuals, organisations, and businesses in our community to keep our work going. We invite you to join us in the fight against hunger—whether by donating, volunteering, or spreading the word.
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👉 Explore our website to find out how to get involved, offer support, or seek assistance.
Together, we can create a future where no one goes hungry.
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Our Journey
From Open Kitchen to Foodshare
Foodshare, formerly known as Open Kitchen, began in 2011 with a simple mission: to serve the homeless in our local community. However, it quickly became clear that hunger and food insecurity affect far more people than we ever imagined.
One moment that changed everything was meeting a mother who skipped meals so her children could eat. It was a heartbreaking reminder that many families in our community face impossible daily choices.
At the time, food banks were scarce, and many struggled to put food on the table. With limited resources, we started small—supporting just five families per week with essential food supplies.
Growing to Meet the Need
Fast forward to today, and we now provide food support to around 450 people each week. While we’ve grown significantly, our values remain the same: everyone deserves access to healthy, nutritious food.
To make this possible, we work tirelessly to source donations from local businesses and individuals, ensuring food is distributed fairly and sustainably. With the help of our dedicated volunteers, donors, and partners, we continue to make a real, tangible impact in the fight against hunger.
Join Us
We invite you to be part of our journey. Whether donating, volunteering, or spreading the word, you can help create a community where no one goes hungry.
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👉 Get involved today – together, we can make a difference.