Help the Hungry: Cyclists sign up to help deliver free meals to vulnerable people

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A group of selfless cyclists are using pedal power to help others during the coronavirus crisis, delivering free, freshly cooked meals to people struggling to get enough to eat. Using food from The Felix Project –​ The Independent’s Help the Hungry campaign appeal partner – the bikers, volunteers with the Made in Hackney project, are dropping off hundreds of meals each day to people struggling financially or stuck indoors at all times for health reasons. Even if it’s just a wave and a ‘hi’ – it’s still really nice to see people and feel like you’re helping in some way.” open image in gallery Patrick Williams delivering food with fellow volunteer Clarence Chodokufa Tais Lima, a 41-year-old yoga teacher, is volunteering one day a week. “There’s a lot of lonely and vulnerable people out there, but it’s rewarding to see they’re getting a meal that changes their day.” Made in Hackney is one of almost 300 local groups and food banks that food surplus charity The Felix Project is currently supplying with fresh fruit, vegetables and other produce it rescues from restaurants, retailers and wholesalers.