Non-profit organisation 'Rethink Food' is working to remove hunger as a barrier to learning.
Based in Pudsey, the team at Rethink Food are determined to achieve food security across the UK and are helping their local community by selling family-friendly food boxes for a small price.
With the cost of living reaching crisis point: this is such an important cause to get involved with.
Founded in 2015, former headteacher and primary school teacher set out to tackle the problem of children arriving to one of their schools hungry each day. They held an awareness event and provided 10,000 children with a breakfast made out of food which otherwise would have gone to waste.
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From then on they have been determined to educate people about food and vowed to remove hunger as a barrier to learning. They now deliver this programme to over one hundred schools; increasing awareness, understanding and positive actions linked to food through an approach that references the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Just one of the ways in which they strive to reach this goal is through their food revival scheme. Comprised of the food they save from going to waste, volunteers curate boxes of food which are enough to feed a family of four for a week. The boxes are available for collection at the Market Hall in Pudsey and can be pre-ordered here.
Dietary requirements are taken into consideration and even if you have a big family, some of the Food Revival subscribers take home two or three boxes a week. There is a small charge, however for the volume of food you'll receive it is no where near the price you'd pay at a standard UK supermarket.
A recent subscriber posted a photo of her haul on social media with a list of what she received. "This was our weekly food shop. Just under £13 from Rethink in Pudsey. You get a balanced box for 4 people and can take some extra stuff if there is some. There's also 6 tomatoes, 6 kiwis, coconut macaroons, carrots, a cabbage and a single portion vegan lasagne under the other stuff. And 2kg Maris Piper potatoes out of shot."
"You have to be able to collect during the day Mon-Sat. Highly recommended. There were also loads of Gregg's sausage rolls, doughnuts and Belgian buns. You can pay an extra £5 for a bag from the freezer containing way more than £5-worth of meat, fish, pizza, vegetarian food or ready meals, if they've got them."
This innovative idea has been going since 2017 and has been helping families across Leeds and beyond. It is only one of the amazing schemes that Rethink Food are doing to help preserve our planet and improve our health and wellbeing.
To find out more about how you can feed your family for £13 or get involved with the non-profit, visit the Rethink Website.
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Leeds
Beloved late night Leeds cocktail bar The Maven announces permanent closure
"After years of late nights, strong cocktails, and incredible stories; The Maven will close its doors"
It's a sad day for the Leeds night life scene, as a beloved speakeasy bar has today announced that it will be closing its doors for good.
The Maven has been a firm favourite for many years with those looking to enjoy some experimental and expertly made cocktails.
Hidden behind an unassuming door at the top of Call Lane, it was a great spot to visit if you were looking for something that little bit special.
Announcing the news to their social media, The Maven said: "From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for being our guests over the years and promise that until then, we'll do our best to give you the best nights out on Call Lane."
Conan Gray AND Jacob Alon join Lewis Capaldi’s Roundhay Festival line-up
Thomas Melia
US pop star Conan Gray and BRIT award winner Jacob Alon join the line-up for Lewis Capaldi's headline date at Roundhay Festival.
Leeds' Roundhay Park is welcoming back live music to its grounds this summer for two outdoor gigs headlined by Lewis Capaldi and Pitbull titled Roundhay Festival, with special guests slowly being announced.
Gray is recognised for standout tracks like 'Heather' and 'Maniac' while Alon has built a cult following of fans around their indie tunes like 'Fairy in a Bottle' as well as 'Liquid Gold 25'.
Jacob Alon has been showing off their artistry within the indie music scene thanks to their 2025 LP In Limerence catching the attention of many in the process.
This album has gone onto attract widespread love from music listeners and even industry professionals bagging themselves their first-ever BRIT award nomination and win - The Critics' Choice award.
Conan Gray AND Jacob Alon join Lewis Capaldi's Roundhay Festival line-up / Credit: Supplied via Press Shots
Conan Gray started out covering other artists hits before creating some of his own and releasing debut studio album Kid Krow back in 2020.
The project has production credits shared between Gray and Dan Nigro, Grammy-winning producer who has worked with Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Lorde and more.
It's always exciting hearing updates like these, but this one is even more impressive as it's not just one stellar act joining the Roundhay Festival line-up but two, with further acts to be announced.
The almost 70,000 crowd who are heading down to Roundhay Festival when Lewis Capaldi makes his way to Leeds next summer are going to be blessed with some phenomenal live music.
This year marks American Express Presents Roundhay Festival first year with two star-studded dates fronted by powerhouse performers with the second show fronted by Pitbull and special guest Kesha.
These events have been organised with Leeds City Council and are expected to bring benefits to the local area by employing local suppliers, staff and boost spending on accommodation, food and entertainment.
Conan Gray and Jacob Alon will play alongside Lewis Capaldi at Roundhay Festival in Leeds on Saturday 4 July 2026 with tickets available HERE.
Clementine Hall -
21st April 2022 
