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The Empty Plate Cafe
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Short Description
The Empty Plate Cafe Project Worthing aims to intercept food waste and turn it into healthy meals to serve to the community, on a 'pay as you feel' basis.
Long Description
Almost half the food the world produces - equivalent to 2bn tonnes - ends up as waste every year, yet there are 842 million hungry people in the world.
An estimated 15 million tonnes of food is wasted in Britain annually, from farm to fork. In the UK, US and Europe we have almost twice as much food as is required by the nutritional needs of the people. 'Use by' and 'best before' dates plus our desire for aesthetically pleasing vegetables, means the odd looking, but perfectly edible vegetables don't even go to food markets. An estimated 20 to 40% of UK fruit and vegetables are rejected before they reach the shops – mostly because they do not match the supermarkets' excessively strict cosmetic standards. They end up in the bin, along side out of date food that could be feeding people. Our bodies' senses are capable of telling us if food is OK to eat or not. We should learn to trust our senses, not dates on packages.
With just the food wasted in the US alone, we could satisfy the hunger of the billion malnourished humans around the globe. The solution is staring us in the face.
The Empty Plate Cafe Worthing's concept is a simple one. Intercept food waste destined for land fill and use it to feed people who need it, on a 'pay as you feel' basis. Not just homeless people but low-income families, students and anyone struggling financially. The revolutionary 'pay as you feel' concept encourages people to think about what that plate of food means to them, if they can't afford to pay money, then they may want to wash up or weigh some intercepted food or spread the word about the concept and the project. Food is a basic amenity that should be available to EVERYONE regardless of financial status.
We don’t just aim to use this catastrophic problem of food waste as a solution to hunger, but... show more we aim to use it as a way of raising awareness, to teach people how to be waste conscious, how to live sustainably and self sufficiently. We want to teach people how to grow their own food, how to compost waste, and how to eat healthily, as well as understand the effects waste has on their environment.
At the moment the Empty Plate Cafe Worthing is in its infancy and really needs other volunteers as well as a whole host of other things, please get in touch and see how you can help ! show more
The Empty Plate Cafe Project Worthing aims to intercept food waste and turn it into healthy meals to serve to the community, on a 'pay as you feel' basis.
Long Description
Almost half the food the world produces - equivalent to 2bn tonnes - ends up as waste every year, yet there are 842 million hungry people in the world.
An estimated 15 million tonnes of food is wasted in Britain annually, from farm to fork. In the UK, US and Europe we have almost twice as much food as is required by the nutritional needs of the people. 'Use by' and 'best before' dates plus our desire for aesthetically pleasing vegetables, means the odd looking, but perfectly edible vegetables don't even go to food markets. An estimated 20 to 40% of UK fruit and vegetables are rejected before they reach the shops – mostly because they do not match the supermarkets' excessively strict cosmetic standards. They end up in the bin, along side out of date food that could be feeding people. Our bodies' senses are capable of telling us if food is OK to eat or not. We should learn to trust our senses, not dates on packages.
With just the food wasted in the US alone, we could satisfy the hunger of the billion malnourished humans around the globe. The solution is staring us in the face.
The Empty Plate Cafe Worthing's concept is a simple one. Intercept food waste destined for land fill and use it to feed people who need it, on a 'pay as you feel' basis. Not just homeless people but low-income families, students and anyone struggling financially. The revolutionary 'pay as you feel' concept encourages people to think about what that plate of food means to them, if they can't afford to pay money, then they may want to wash up or weigh some intercepted food or spread the word about the concept and the project. Food is a basic amenity that should be available to EVERYONE regardless of financial status.
We don’t just aim to use this catastrophic problem of food waste as a solution to hunger, but... show more we aim to use it as a way of raising awareness, to teach people how to be waste conscious, how to live sustainably and self sufficiently. We want to teach people how to grow their own food, how to compost waste, and how to eat healthily, as well as understand the effects waste has on their environment.
At the moment the Empty Plate Cafe Worthing is in its infancy and really needs other volunteers as well as a whole host of other things, please get in touch and see how you can help ! show more
10 recommendations and reviews from 3 people
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Referral from
March 8, 2017
Spotted W. asked:Please post anon..... Where is there a food bank in Worthing please and what do I need to do to use the service? Hard timesJoanna V. replied:https://www.facebook.com/theemptyplatecafe/David B. replied:If you can get to The Empty Plate Cafe, Maybridge Square, Durrington, on Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons, between about 3-5 pm, there are not just free meals cooked, but a lot of fresh bread, vegetables etc that you can take home with you. Brilliant service they are running there, and the good thing is it is all stuff that people are pleased to be seen going to good use, as (unlike long-life stuff) it eventually would have to be thrown away anyway. 😀
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Referral from
April 13, 2015
Spotted W. asked:hi im looking for someone who can come do some garden work from the end of may onwards, levelling and new turf, and possibly some new fences and a patio but mainly looking for the grass to be sorted first, looking for some prices, thank youMark B. replied:Happy to come and give you a free quote, contact on here or 07826268678 Thanks Keri
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Referral from
November 19, 2014
Spotted L. asked:Anon - Looking for a reliable and well priced gardener to do some basic gardening, trimming, cutting back trees, rubbish dumps etc Any recommendations?Mark B. replied:I run Landm Gardens and would be happy to come along have a chat about what you need doing and then give you a price. Im local to littlehampton as well. Call or text on 07826268678 or send me a message on here.
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Referral from
August 21, 2013
Worthing D. asked:I am after a gardener that could do my grass tonight live in Worthing front a back garden not massive HELP pleaseMark B. replied:Sorry only just seen this and a bit late for me now!! If you still need it doing tomorrow give me a call on 07826268678 L & M Gardens
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May 9, 2013
Worthing asked:RP from Mandy Dove Hello I am looking for a good and nice gardener that can make a old garden look great for sensible money any ideas ?Mark B. replied:Landm Gardens be quite happy to come out and give you a quote on the work you need doing or if you just need advice or inspiration then quite happy to give you that as well!! 07826268678
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Referral from
May 7, 2013
Worthing D. asked:Wanted good cheap reliable gardener to cut grass and continue once a month and get rid of bushes as been let down by previous company many thanksMark B. replied:Landm Gardens more than happy to come out and give you a free quote, either message on here or contact 07826268678 :-)
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Referral from
May 6, 2013
Worthing D. asked:Can you please post anon Can anyone please recommend a good, reliable garden fencing company who won't rip you off?
Mark B. replied:Landm Gardens can give you a free no obligation quote - 07826268678
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Referral from
May 4, 2013
Worthing D. asked:Please repost anon. Looking for reliable Gardener to give my garden a general tidy up, lawn mowing, weeding etc and then maintain this once a month, suit retired person maybe?. Must be reasonably priced as a fairly simple job and have their own tools. I've had a cowboy before who wrecked my lawn and kept leaving mid job. Thank youMark B. replied:Landm Gardens friendly,reliable,cheap 07826268678 / 01903535890
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Referral from
May 3, 2013
Worthing D. asked:am looking for a gardener to come and level and turf my garden. is not a huge area and i dont have a lot of money so would need low prices please. would like it done asap. if you think you could help please message me phone numbers and i will get in touch to arrange quotes. thanks in advance xMark B. replied:Landm Gardens would be able to help you out. Call 07826268678 to arrange free no obligation quote or if you'd like send a message with your number and will call you back :-)
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