Volunteer
at Wivey Kitchen

Volunteers are the heart of Wivey Kitchen. Whether you can offer the occasional hour or weekly help – we welcome your support.

  • Volunteers help run Wivey Kitchen in many ways, such as:

    • Food preparation – washing, chopping, slicing

    • Boxing meals for delivery

    • Dishwashing

    • Administrative support

    • Delivering to meal recipients homes and restocking freezers in St Michael’s Church, Milverton and St Andrew’s Church in Wiveliscombe

  • Our new kitchen is located at The Bear Inn, 8-10 North Street, Wiveliscombe.

  • We cook on Thursdays from 9am - 3pm. Volunteers are welcome anytime…

Volunteer chopping onions in the kitchen

What volunteers say

Experience the camaraderie of volunteering at Wivey Kitchen

  • Margaret preps food

    “I never thought our food would continue to be as needed after lockdown, but it’s inspiring to see how the commitment of leaders and helpers and support from our community and beyond have taken the project forward.”

  • Sue washes dishes

    “When I was asked if I would like to help at the Wivey Kitchen, I was very unsure. I am not a cook! But, after going along to see what went on, I found a very friendly group of folk cutting up vegetables and chatting with lots of laughter.”

  • Katie delivers meals

    “The community spirit in Wiveliscombe is what makes it such a unique place to live, and if everyone contributes a small amount of their time, then it will continue to flourish. I hope Wivey Kitchen makes local beneficiaries feel the community cares, whatever their circumstances, and know they’re not alone.”

  • Hélène preps food

    “We can choose to prepare vegetables and other ingredients, help with the washing up, or portion up the food. Whatever we do, the atmosphere is very friendly, and each week is different with a diverse group of volunteers, which is what makes it so enriching.”