FareShare stayed in Doug’s mind for years before the time felt right to volunteer. He nearly did not apply, but on his first day, a 90-minute shift turned into several hours of helping.

Some families pass down recipes. Clare is passing down volunteering.

When Clare brought her daughter Matilda along for her very first FareShare shift, volunteering became more than giving time to others. It became a shared family experience, built on connection, learning by doing and showing the next generation what community contribution can look like.

Louise has spent many years as a dietitian helping people understand the importance of nutritious food. But through her work, she also saw that for many people, the challenge was not knowing what to eat, it was being able to afford it.

Now, every second Monday, Louise volunteers in FareShare’s kitchen, turning her professional understanding of food and health into practical action for people experiencing food insecurity.