What we do
We are taking action to reduce food waste in Aberystwyth. Growing food, transporting it and preparing it takes time, care and money. It uses precious environmental resources, like water, fertiliser and fuel. Wasting food is bad for our pockets and bad for our planet.
We collect the food local businesses are throwing away and redistribute it among the community. Through Food Sharing and Pay As You Feel meals, we bring local people together and show them ‘waste’ food can be tasty and nutritious.
“Our vision is for Aberystwyth to be a pioneering example of food sustainability. A place where food is grown, distributed and consumed in a fair and environmentally sustainable way. Where people of all ages and backgrounds come together to enjoy tasty and nutritious food. Where food waste is a thing of the past.”
Systems Change
Food Waste is created systematically throughout our food supply chain. Are we justifying a waste machine or are we moving towards a more circular food system?
Reducing Food Waste
We host the ECO Food Sharing Hub, an environmental and community hub in Aberystwyth, we are a volunteer team that connect with food businesses to share food that would otherwise be wasted. This is where our community fridge lives and it is for everyone. We welcome you to utilise the hub space for community activities, and we utilise other community spaces for ‘pop up’ community cafe events.
Volunteer (ages 11-111)
Complete a volunteer application form, join an induction and the weekly volunteer newsletter to hear about up to date opportunities. We are currently recruiting for:
Food surplus collections
Opening the community pantry longer hours
Creative events, photos, music, podcasting
For volunteers aged 11+ join our Youth Food Toolkit here
Composting team, and more
Bwyd Dyfi Hub Tuesday volunteers
Tyfu Aber Grow
A volunteer led seed saving and food growing initiative. Growing food in Aberystwyth can reduce our food miles, build food security and skills, and promote a healthy food culture. Growing food is good for our wellbeing and wildlife. Find out how you can get involved with growing food locally on this page, and check out Hannah’s recent blog on growing food in the Aberystwyth castle here.
Bwyd Dyfi Hub - Organic & local
The Bwyd Dyfi Hub is a project within Aber Food surplus aiming to increase the local food economy.
The Bwyd Dyfi Hub is a high quality fruit and veg box scheme offering a wide range of certified organic produce, as well as local produce grown agroecologically. Order online Thurs-Sun, collection & delivery Tuesdays!
Cooking, Composting & Reducing Food Waste at Home
Recipe videos to cook along with and activities to try at home to reduce food waste, join our forum to share your ideas.