Our Community Kitchen (OCK) is a registered charity that exists to reduce isolation and loneliness by bringing people together to eat nutritious home-cooked meals. They also arrange fun activities and days out, allowing friendships to form and increase well-being.

I started volunteering with Our Community Kitchen in 2019 after taking time out of University for my mental health. I began to help out preparing and serving meals every week. By doing this I have met so many incredible people and witnessed first hand what a difference OCK makes to the local community.

I still volunteer with OCK when I can. They have made such a positive difference in my life so when I was lucky enough to get a place in the London Marathon ballot, I straight away knew I'd like to raise money for them.