The partnership marks a commitment to help Bounceback Food expand its impact through community cookery schools, inclusive food education and projects such as the newly launched cookbook collaboration.
The collaboration began with Wilson Vale’s summer fundraising hike, which raised £3,357, funding the distribution of 839 meals to partner sheltered accommodation and foodbank sites in the North West. With proceeds from the ‘Yes Chef: Bounceback Edition’ cookbook, this total is expected to exceed 1,000 meals by the end of 2025.
The Community Cookery School teams teach people how to cook, run foodbank drives and supports employment in the food sector. Since its launch in 2014, the organisation has distributed over 250,000 meals and taught more than 10,000 people to cook.
Melissa Wallbank, managing director at Wilson Vale, commented: “While our day-to-day work focuses on delivering exceptional catering experiences, we know the power of food stretches far beyond the plate.
“Supporting Bounceback Food with an accessible, budget-friendly recipe book felt like a natural step, helping people to create great food using everyday ingredients. We look forward to continuing to build on this partnership and the positive impact it can make.”
The ‘Yes Chef: Bounceback Edition cookbook’ is available now for £10. All proceeds go to supporting the fight against food poverty and food waste across the UK. Buy the Yes Chef cookbook here.