This week our volunteer Stephen is contributing his writing skills as well as his fantastic contributions at Bwyd Da Môn, to tell us why he loves volunteering at Bwyd Da Môn
Different things matter to each of us, but one of mine is wanting to see Anglesey do well. OK, I've been involved in supplying meals and supporting foodbanks, which is one thing, but when I heard about Anglesey Good Food, I thought - hallelujah, what a great initiative. I also hate waste - growing up and now as someone with grandchildren, we never threw away things, certainly not food. For supermarkets to end up disposing of perfectly good food just because there wasn't a home for some of it, there really has to be a better way. Working in the Llangefni shop has been an eye-opener - the value, for one thing. All that for £5 a week? And the variety, too. Sure, there all sorts of staple items which everyone wants, but sometimes I'm amazed at what you find on the shelves or in the fridges and freezers, even food I've never heard of. And the customers vary so much too. Often they are after a good solid shop for a family, but some folks want to know what's new, what's interesting, what they can give a try or make it part of a new dish. Either way, it's always great when they walk away pleased and you've had a hand in that.
Stephen Marsden - volunteer since March 2021