Second Helpings

Second Helpings

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CUISINES
British
Meals
Lunch
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Established in 2015, Second Helpings, Stamford, aims to reduce food waste by using food gifted from local sources that would otherwise go to landfill. Both our café and Bunk are run by volunteers on a Pay-as-you-Feel basis, serving the needs of local people from all walks of life regardless of the ability to pay. Part of the national Real Junk Food Project.
CUISINES
British
Meals
Lunch
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5.0
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andrew c
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 solo
Brilliant idea manned by wonderful VOLUNTEERS! Wastefully managed Supermarkets throw good food away daily.SECOND HELPINGS collect and redistribute to a "pay as you feel" Public. All proceeds to good causes locally. And they compost their waste (or Andy feeds his flock with a lovely mixed diet!) Zero Waste here.
Written 3 March 2020
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keithbY2851TI
Fantastic! Thank you!!
Written 4 March 2020
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omrud
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 none
Such a fantastic and worthy project to save food otherwise destined for the bins. A huge variety of tasty meals, vegetables and fruit served by very friendly volunteers. Highly recommended.
Written 5 May 2021
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Corinna
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 none
Amazing food - Feeding Bellies not Bins. You will be amazed at the meals provided - tasty & nutritious. As for the cost - we’ll you decide that too - pay as you feel. Brilliant. Highly recommended.
Written 9 April 2020
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keithbY2851TI
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. Hugely appreciated!
Written 11 April 2020
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Paul M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 family
The best meals in town by a long way, and all made from food that was otherwise destined for landfill. A brilliant charity project/concept run by dedicated volunteers. Brinnging people of Stamford together!
Written 5 February 2020
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keithbY2851TI
Thanks Paul - really pleased you enjoy coming to Second Helpings.
Written 6 February 2020
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Andy F
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 solo
I love eating at Second Helpings. Friendly, good food, Wonderful atmosphere - all are welcome. Then there's the Bunker and the Community Fridge. What's not to like?
Written 4 February 2020
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keithbY2851TI
Thanks Andy. As you say, what’s not to like!?!
Written 5 February 2020
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Jackie M
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 family
Was expecting a lot less than we got. Food was stunning - small selection, though veg option good. Pay what you can - have to respect the ethos behind the cafe.
Written 4 February 2020
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keithbY2851TI
Thanks Jackie. Glad you enjoyed it. Pay us another visit soon.
Written 4 February 2020
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Niki M
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 family
This project inspires me and my family. The food is fantastic but what stands out the most is the warmth of the place and the lovely atmosphere.
Written 26 December 2019
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Keith B
Thank you so much for your kind words. It really inspires all of us - both our guests and volunteers!
Written 26 December 2019
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Lisa C
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 family
It's so nice to go somewhere where community spirit is evident, everyone is welcomed, the food served is homely, I enjoy taking my son. It's making a real difference in the community and the food you can eat on a Saturday or collect from the bunker is varied and tasty! Well done to all the volunteers who work so hard to make it happen.
Written 24 December 2019
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Keith B
Thank you so much!! Happy Xmas! 🎅🎅🎅
Written 25 December 2019
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thecyclingbackpacker
London263 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 none
The work that is put in here by George and his team of helpers is just admirable. They tirelessly visit local supermarkets at the end of each day to take food which would otherwise go to landfill. Some of it is used to serve "pay as you feel" three-course lunches, and the rest can be found in their little shop (the Bunker) for locals to help themselves to for a donation. There is fruit, veg, bread and occasionally eggs and even flowers. Over time we have seen the shop get smarter and better organised, and the opening hours are increasing all the time. When it's closed, you can still help yourselves from the fridge outside in the Methodist church passageway. We go a couple of times a week. George has some amazing stats on how many tonnes of food waste he has prevented from going to landfill - a real achievement. It's also significantly reduced the amount of money we spend on our weekly shop.
Written 10 November 2019
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Keith B
Thank you! We love happy customers!!
Written 12 November 2019
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Diane C
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2018 family
The bunker is run by truly fantastic volunteers who sort and weigh all the food. You never quite know what amazing offerings you will find a lot of seasonal produce. Either from supermarkets, homegrown or independent businesses. They now have a community fridge Sept 2019 and are offering holiday lunches for kids and well as a Saturday lunchtime meal. You pay as you feel fit and how you pay may be your time, own home grown or money but nothing has a price and the best bit is your saving all this food/flowers from landfill. 100% recommended Stamford Second Helpings
Written 21 August 2019
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Caroline M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 family
An amazing, friendly place, great food. Ideal for my grandchildren during the summer holidays, also love the fridges and other foods you can get, pay as you feel, brilliant.
Written 21 August 2019
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John T
London112 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 none
Filling Bellies Not Bins. George and Co. have done a fantastic job of collecting food from the local Supermarkets, then invite “Guest Chefs” to cook. I’ve volunteered myself a few times. They’ve now expanded to have a Kids Lunch, that proving very popular. Enjoy and “Pay as you Feel”.
Written 21 August 2019
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AlisonTimson17
Stamford1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 family
This is pay as you feel, and if you can't then you don't. There is a whole team of volunteers behind the scenes to rescue the ingredients before they are binned by the supermarkets. The food is well made, like you'd eat at home rather than restaurant presentation, and there are only a couple of options available always including a veggie option. Great value and great for the environment.
Written 21 August 2019
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Sue
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 family
They deliver a fantastic service to the community. Lovely food served and a friendly group of volunteers that run it.
Written 21 August 2019
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