Our next lot of meals have left the kitchens, ready to be distributed to food banks and other vulnerable groups across Sheffield. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Please give what you can to help us continue cooking these urgently needed meals.

The Pantry Project is another community hub that's been receiving meals from Fire Pit Rocks. The project acts as a food bank that visitors can pay a nominal monthly fee to access and collect their groceries. Since the pandemic, The Pantry Project has had to expand its services, and the meals from Open Kitchens have been a huge help in making this happen. There are many elderly and disabled people who rely on The Pantry Project, so these nutritious cooked meals have been a vital form of support in these tricky times.

How have your donations helped the community? The Spires Centre is a community centre which supports vulnerable groups in Sheffield. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the food bank was supporting 30 people. Demand has now massively increased, with the service feeding 363 people last week. Meals provided by Open Kitchens have allowed the centre to cope with this huge increase in demand. The centre feeds lots of large families, as well as elderly people, all of whom are delighted to have a hot, restaurant-quality meal.