Celebrating our volunteers

Earlier this year, we asked our volunteers to share their experiences in our 2025 Volunteer Survey. With a fantastic 62% response rate, the feedback not only helps us celebrate what’s working well but also shows how deeply valued and connected our volunteer community feels.

Pride, Community and Belonging at Nourish Hub: Aston’s Work Experience Week

On the week commencing 30th June, I started my work experience placement at Nourish Hub in London. From the moment I walked into the space, my first impression was that NH’s mission wasn’t just food, it was all about people.

Fun, Food and World Cuisines at Nourish Hub over Easter

Nourish Hub welcomed 72 young people aged 8–12 from local schools into our training kitchen for six days of hands-on learning, discovery, and delicious food at our ‘Fun with Food’ clubs.

From Food Industry to Food Community

After stepping away from her role as a Product Developer at a large food retailer, Sarah was looking for a meaningful way to stay connected to the world of food while searching for her next opportunity.

Shining a Spotlight on Kayliegh

At Nourish Hub, we believe in the power of community, connection, and shared experiences. Kayliegh’s journey is a testament to how volunteering can be a transformative force, helping individuals rediscover their sense of purpose and belonging. In this blog, Kayliegh is sharing with us her inspiring story of resilience, growth, and the impact of a supportive environment. 

7 reasons to volunteer at Nourish Hub in 2025

NourishHub is a community kitchen in Shepherd’s Bush, serving 3-course vegetarian lunches to residents Monday to Friday. All produce used in the kitchen is surplus or rescued, supplied by charities including UKHarvest, City Harvest and the Felix Project, as well as restaurants and shops. Volunteers make up 75% of the workforce at NourishHub.

Training for Volunteers thanks to The London School of Coffee

Thanks to the generosity of The London School of Coffee, Nourish Hub has received 60kg of donated coffee and 20 members of the volunteer and staff team have completed the Beginners Course in Coffee Preparation, which has provided opportunities to develop coffee skills, whilst ensuring Nourish Hub has the best possible barista coffees for sale!

Shining a Spotlight on: Sophia

Everyone discovers Nourish Hub for different reasons, but each person that walks through the door brings joy and light into our community. Sophia is one such person. Having met the team at a mental health workshop last year, Sophia felt that Nourish Hub could be a space where she could find support for her own mental health, while learning new skills and feeling that she belonged somewhere important within the community.

Shining a spotlight on: Mihaela

Mihaela joined Nourish Hub as a volunteer in February 2023. Working alongside the kitchen team, Mihaela has attended the Hub weekly, becoming an important part of the volunteer group, bringing a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm with her, having recently graduated with a BSc in Nutrition.