A group of University of Sheffield students initiated the Foodhall project, transforming a former industrial building into a thriving community cafe aimed at tackling issues of food waste, food poverty and social isolation. The team also work their transformative power in the kitchen, turning reclaimed and donated food into high quality meals that are then served on a pay-as-you-feel, not-for-profit basis. Where is Foodhall based? We work in the Cultural Industries Quarter. It has a broad demographic and hosts a wide range of social and cultural groups, which we love meeting and working with. We serve people from all backgrounds, and bringing them together over food creates some very special moments. Tell us a little about the “pay-asyou-feel” concept. The pay-as-you-feel model allows those in need to access food regardless of their ability to pay. This enables everyone a seat at the same table. Those who donate generously subsidise those that can’t pay.
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