Local charity produces first 'zero food mile' lunch

Nov. 11, 2011 - PRLog -- The launch of its Seed to Table project earlier this year, funded by the Local Food & Big Lottery fund, has enabled the development of its courtyard gardens to produce a selection of seasonal vegetables and herbs.

The Bridge Project's café supports accredited learning and working skills to disadvantaged adults in a 'live' working environment. This season, for the first time, students at The Bridge Project have been growing their own fruit and vegetables at their on site allotment, enabling them to prepare an entire meal made purely from what they've grown.

Jackie Skillicorn, External Funding Manager at The Bridge Project, says 'The students have enjoyed working in the garden and harvesting the produce they have grown. It's been great that we have been able to produce a a wholesome meal produced from all their hardwork.'

'We've always championed the use of seasonal ingredients and think it's terrific we're now able to use food that's travelled a matter of metres from the veg patch to the table!'

Visit The Bridge Project café and enjoy a healthy, environmentally friendly, and simply tasty meal. For more information visit the café on Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, call 01787 313691, or visit www.thebridgeproject.co.uk.

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Notes to editor:
The Bridge Project strives to work towards its vision, 'a community within a community,' an inclusive place where everybody is treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Vocational training, continual education and employment opportunities are provided that are fully accessible in a safe supportive and welcoming environment for adults who face multiple disadvantages through their learning, physical and or 'hidden' disabilities.
The café is open from Tuesday - Friday 9.30-5pm Tue - Thurs and 9.30-3pm on Friday, with lunch being served from 12pm – 2pm.
There are daily specials available, and children of all ages are welcome.
The Bridge Project, Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk. Tel: 01787 313691, www.thebridgeproject.co.uk

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