A cookbook has been launched by the Cumberland Building Society as part of their project to tackle food poverty within the community.

The Kinder Cookbook is a byproduct of the Kinder Kind of Kitchen project which was sparked by a growing food poverty crisis.

The project served the equivalent of 577,047 meals, by diverting 242 tonnes of food that would otherwise have gone to waste to individuals in need.

Recognising the extent of food poverty, the contributions have significantly increased.

They initially funded £250,000 to support 52 community food projects through the food charity, FareShare Lancashire and Cumbria, run by Recycling Lives Charity & Social Enterprise in Preston.

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The Kinder Cookbook serves as a testament to the camaraderie and shared experiences among people from varying backgrounds.

It features contributed recipes from locals, food banks, and community kitchens.

Each recipe affords a glimpse into the life and backstory of its creator.

It is available for free at https://www.cumberland.co.uk/kinderkitchens/cookbook.

Des Moore, chief executive of The Cumberland, said: “The Kinder Cookbook is a testament to the power of kindness. Kindness is in our nature at The Cumberland. It shapes everything we do.

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“We’ve been proud to help support the tireless efforts locally to redistribute surplus food to those in need.

“We’ve seen the difference it makes to those facing food poverty in our communities, which we believe is fundamentally important to tackle in the region we serve.

“As you explore the pages of The Kinder Cookbook, I invite you to not only savour the delicious flavours but also to reflect on the people who have shared their personal stories, revealing the significance of these recipes and their contributions to our local community food projects.”

The Cumberland has just pledged another £250,000 to continue the Kinder Kind of Kitchen project for a second year.