Havens Food Cooperative Made Finalist in 2027 Elysian Awards

We would like to congratulate all the volunteers at Havens Food Cooperative for being recognised as FINALISTS in the upcoming 2027 Elysian Awards.

Havens Food Cooperative Volunteers, No One Left Behind Award

More than 50 local residents collect surplus, short-dated and "wonky" produce 365 days a year from more than 20 supermarkets and retailers across coastal East Sussex, and get it back into the community within hours through a community pantry and community pop-up hubs. Since 2020, they have rescued more than £2 million worth of food. Their approach is "Zero Barriers, Zero Waste": no referrals, no vouchers, and food provided as part of an environmental mission where nobody feels they are receiving a handout.