The Real Junk Food Project in Leeds

I paid £10 for a 'Full Vegan Box' from TRJFP on Too Good to Go and arranged to collect it from The Street in Scarborough between 12 - 2 today. I arrived at The Street sometime between 1.30-1.40 to be told by some ladies, who were already raking through all the food boxes, that the staff member from TRJFP wasn't around and had told them all that they could help themselves to the food for free. I waited until 1.55 to see if the member of staff was going to come back, but there was no sign of anyone. I finally asked the staff on reception at The Street if there were any staff members from TRJFP to speak to, but they told me that the staff just drop the food off and then leave and that they had no way of contacting them. I'm absolutely livid that I paid £10, when I could have just turned up and helped myself for free, and that the staff couldn't be bothered to hang around for the full two-hour slot. I left some feedback about my poor experience and was contacted by the CEO (Adam) but, rather than apologetic, he was fairly rude and dismissive. This could be such a positive thing but your service, and staff, need serious improvement.

Un gran consept y un salvavidas para muchas familias. Una excelente gama de fruta n verduras. Un montón de tarros de comida polaca n sopas. Variedad de panes n.. Si yiur suerte una selección de comidas preparadas, etc. (aunque tienen congeladores estropeado) así que tienen que ir rápido. También patatas fritas, salsas spaghetti fideos y mucho más. Zona de juegos para los niños, algunos juguetes n toallitas. Buscar en para ayudar o para ofrecer su ayuda. Gracias chicos. x

El café es transformado en un bistro en la noche con velas, luces y manteles. Esto crea un ambiente completamente diferente de la hora del día. Las mesas tienen que ser reservadas con antelación, pero el restaurante funciona en la misma manera como se sienta pagar! El menú de esta noche fue basada alrededor de queso y ofrece una gran variedad de opciones que parecen estar igualmente preciosa! La comida estaba muy bien presentada y servida de manera eficiente y amable. Nada era demasiado problema. Nuestro grupo poco realmente disfrutamos de todo acerca de la noche y esperamos volver pronto.

Vine para el almuerzo, pero era demasiado temprano este día tan sólo tenía un café. ¡Qué increíble para hacer con toda la comida que se va a ser desechados. Había unas pocas personas en tomar té y probablemente estará esperando por la comida. No podía estar mucho tiempo en este día, así que tendrás que volver por la comida. El café era bueno. Bien chicos bellamente decorado. El personal es amable.

Como otros comentarios, sin lugar a dudas decir que esto no es simplemente un lugar para conseguir una buena comida. Sólo Dios sabe hay literalmente cientos de lugares en Leeds y la zona de los alrededores. No, Armley Junktion es parte de un movimiento creciendo, que tiene como objetivo reducir los residuos no hace falta de innumerables tiendas y luego las campañas por los cambios en la legislación pesando el puro la cantidad de tirado productos ya que viene a través de la puerta, te traían por voluntarios y compasivos tiendas. La cafetería sirve la comunidad local con un número de esquemas para ayudar a literalmente cualquiera que pasa a través de las puertas, artesanías, la asistencia y el financiamiento, y apoyo a la tecnología, a pagar como te sientes peluquería ad hoc o un servicio amable cara a hablar. Cuando mi pareja y yo visitamos semana pasada para el almuerzo, vimos un gran número de personas de diferentes grupos sociales y me quedé muy contento de ver tres mujeres haciendo un montón de compras en la boutique en la parte trasera. La comida en sí ... teníamos un curry parsnip picante con trigo arroz y salmón bulgar con patatas y ensalada, regados con grandes tazas de té y zumo y bollería. ¿Y si lo que quieres es voluntario? Parece que sólo tiene que registrarse en la junta y venga y ayudar de alguna manera. He leído un código de conducta para los voluntarios y todo lo que hacen aquí es por el bien común.

If you haven't heard of The Real Junk Food Project you probably won't go there, but it is well worth it. The cafe is unique; there are no prices, you pay as you feel. You will be encouraged to take a bag of groceries away with you. The menu changes according to what food is donated. The aim of the cafe is to stop food going in to bins and divert it to bellies. It is amazing in so many ways and a unique part of Leeds food culture that in a few short years has inspired people to start similar ventures throughout the UK, Europe and further afield.

I love going here and the one in town (in bar Santiago). The concept is great and as it is pay as you feel you can always afford to go. You never know what is going to be on the menu so you cant just say I will have so and so again, you have to try something new. I have had spanish chickpea and potatoe stew, mushroom pasta, vege sausage. It is whatever they can get their hands on. The staff are always welcomming and happy to chat to you about the work they do.

Ask if you are unsure. There a box to put money in (you pay as you feel - that means what you feel the food was worth/what you can afford). Menu changes based on what food they have "intercepted" or had donated. Always something decent to eat. Always variety.

Brilliant concept, great bunch of people, fantastic food! And it's all food that would have gone into landfill even though there's absolutely nothing wrong with it, so you'll feel virtuous too. Pay as you feel, does exactly what it says on the tin. What more could you want?

Found out about this cafe from the Leeds City Council magazine HOME @ LEEDS. Have in the passed done a bit of freegoning,so was up for a visit,to see how things were??I was welcomed by both the vollunteer staff,and the customers.Told to help myself to a brew,tea or coffee.whilst I browsed the quite exstensive menu board.there were somany choices.Mostly vegitrian,when the chap I was sharing the table with,was served his meal,looked good,(vegitable Hotpot with sweet potato mash)Tasted good too!!But then its all cooked freshly for you!!!Dessert was Apple n Pear crumble,and that was nice too.I wish them every success with their venture.There are two other cafes locally one in Saltaire,Bradford.and one in Beeston Leeds .therealjunkfoodproject@outlook.com will enlighten you more! Thank You guys, for a great welcome n a great meal.Keep up the good work.....

Great food and get for the environment too. The RJFP intercepts food destined for landfill. Still fresh and creates a great and varied menu. The really good part is there are no prices on the menu, you make a donation based on what you can afford and what you feel the food is worth. Be clear, this is far from a soup kitchen and is run by volunteers. The food is outstanding.

Amazing place, great people, fantastic idea! The cafe runs on a 'Pay As You Feel' basis. And is the first in a network of cafes across the UK, who are now using the same PAYF model.

After founding the cafe in Dec 13', TRJFP have not only prevented nearly 20 tons of edible food from becoming either landfill, AD or livestock feed, but they have also created nearly 10,000 meals for 8,000 people from food deemed no longer fit for sale.It allow EVERYONE access through their 'open door' policy with no emphasis on payment. Those that cannot financially contribute are encouraged to give their time, effort, energy, resources and.or skills in return for the value of the meal and service received.