Over our 22 years, we have run many successful budget cooking activities, most recently in partnership with Cambridge Foodbank. With COVID-19 meeting together in person wasn’t possible, so together we developed a new virtual cooking club for families managing a tight budget.
The project also created a meal planner/recipe book including a shopping list based on the £15 a week voucher some families received during the lockdown.
For each recipe, families receive a package of store cupboard ingredients typical of those given out by the Foodbank, topped up with fresh products as necessary. Families will have access to simple step-by-step videos and laminated recipes cards.
Families share success and struggles in a closed WhatsApp group, creating support between families and a ‘club’ feel. Red Hen also keeps in touch with each participant individually virtually and on the doorstep when delivering the food packages.
Scroll down further to see the result of their hard work below!
Get involved and cook with us! Even if you’re not part of our Club Cook you can still use the recipes and videos to help develop more cooking skills and save money!
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