funding for a cause
365 Days of Nigella really began as a personal journey - a coping mechanism for dealing with my anxiety - that perhaps only I, and my household, would benefit from in the long run (although I do hope you find some pleasure in following it too). While it still remains so, I now realise there is also an opportunity to share a bigger story by raising awareness of an issue that is far too rife in our country and, indeed, the world.
I hate food waste. Even the thought of throwing away a forgotten mouldy mushroom that you find at the back of the fridge saddens me. So, I am using this cookalong and the attention it might attract to also increase awareness of food waste and hunger issues in the UK, by raising funds for FareShare; a UK charity fighting hunger and food waste, saving good food from going to waste and redistributing it to frontline charities.
I will be donating a minimum of £20 of the money I save each month - through better meal planning in this cookalong - for the duration that this challenge lasts, which will be more than 12 months if I stick to 3-4 entries per week.
I worry it may seem inappropriate to ask for donations to fight hunger via a food blog, but it is not my intention to be insensitive or cause upset. However, if you would like to contribute - that would be very much appreciated. I will also try to come up with other fundraising events throughout the duration to help meet our target - perhaps when gatherings are allowed again! I am raising the money via JustGiving and all donations go straight to FareShare, not my pocket.
Please note: 365 Days of Nigella is my own initiative and is not directly affiliated with Nigella Lawson, although - dare I say - I think she is a fan 😉.
