Case studies

From cooking and nutrition classes to preserving and reusing surplus produce, Bunclody Further Education and Training Centre (WWETB) make education accessible while reducing food waste. Surplus food collected via FoodCloud’s Foodiverse App provides the ingredients for these hands-on learning experiences, helping learners develop practical skills while promoting environmental responsibility. This video showcases how food can be a tool for connection, education, and community wellbeing.

For over 30 years, South West Wexford Family Resource Centre has been a hub for families and young people in the community. Surplus food, sourced through FoodCloud, helps a wide range of programmes—from their social supermarket and youth café to childcare services—feeding over 200 individuals every week. But the impact goes far beyond meals. Food at the centre is a gateway to connection, support, and learning. Families can shop with dignity, children and young people benefit from nourishing snacks, and staff have opportunities to build relationships, share information about other services, and create a welcoming space where kindness and inclusion come first. This video showcases how surplus food can bring people together, strengthen community ties, and support wellbeing, while highlighting practical ideas for anyone looking to start or grow a community food initiative.

In Tipperary, surplus food is doing more than filling stomachs—it’s building connection, dignity, and community. Through their Meals on Wheels service and the Mustard Seed Community Restaurant, Tipperary Community Council provides nutritious meals while fostering social connection and supporting people to access wider services. FoodCloud supports their work by providing a reliable supply of surplus food, allowing the organisation to focus on creating meaningful impact every day. This video shows how food can be a powerful tool for inclusion and community wellbeing.

This case study emphasises the power of partnerships in the organisation's success. By collaborating with other entities to deliver services, they maintain community trust and impartiality. Their impact is driven by sustainable practices, including surplus food utilisation, partnership-driven service delivery, and income generation through enterprise. These services not only promote healthy eating and combat food poverty but also provide training and upskilling for individuals in employment schemes.

This case study spotlights community engagement efforts aimed at generating interest in Climate Action and the circular economy. Clonmany Community Centre plays a pivotal role in creating impact by championing education and actionable steps to curb food waste. Through the sharing of knowledge and ideas, they inspire individuals to take meaningful action on issues related to food waste and climate change.

This case study highlights how food serves as the cornerstone for empowering clients at the Women's Centre. Their offerings include a Social Supermarket, community café, training courses, children's daycare, a community garden, and other supportive services. Footprints' impact is evident in the creation of a safe space for women, children, and the wider community to thrive. They address food poverty through direct food assistance, food education, and connecting clients with additional community support services.

This case study spotlights the delivery of food with dignity, prioritising best practices to create a comfortable and inviting experience for those in need, without stigmatisation. The organisation's impact is achieved through a weekly food bank and a welcoming drop-in café that provides emergency food support in a respectful environment. FEED Cork has pioneered a replicable food bank model for other organisations and ensures children have access to nutritious food over the weekend.