The volunteers, who all manage their local FoodCycle projects, will meet to discuss how they are supporting vulnerable people in their towns and cities.
The 24 projects across the country support homeless people, those with mental health issues, people on low-incomes or who are unemployed, asylum seekers, refugees and older people. Volunteers use surplus food collected from supermarkets and retailers to cook healthy, three-course meals for people living in food poverty.
Robyn Stone, senior hub programme officer for FoodCycle, said: “We are so pleased to see our wonderful Hub Leaders this weekend. Throughout the year, they astound us with their commitment, their energy and their dedication to supporting the most vulnerable people in our society.
“This weekend is a chance to say thank you, and to inspire them to continue their great work further in tackling the crisis of UK food poverty.”
The weekend conference will deliver training on how to support vulnerable people, how to manage local projects and how to raise awareness of food poverty to members of the general public.
The FoodCycle conference will take place at Lift, a youth centre in Islington, on 24-25 October. The charity works to reduce food waste and food poverty among vulnerable groups.