Blend Family donates to help tackle city food poverty
Blend Family, the company behind Sheffield food halls Cutlery Works and Cambridge Street Collective, has donated £20,000 to S6 Foodbank, a Sheffield based charity dedicated to tackling food poverty and supporting individuals and families facing financial hardship across the city.
The donation has been made personally by Blend Family's founders, Matt Bigland and Nina Patel Bigland, as part of their ongoing commitment to supporting the communities that have played a central role in the company's growth and success.
Sheffield holds a special place in Blend Family's story. The city is home to the company's first food hall, Cutlery Works, which opened in 2018 and helped establish Blend Family as one of the UK's leading food hall operators. Since then, the business has expanded its portfolio across the country while maintaining deep roots in South Yorkshire.
The £20,000 contribution will support S6 Foodbank's efforts to provide emergency food parcels and essential support services to people experiencing food poverty across Sheffield.
Chris Hardy, Sheffield s6 Manager at S6 Foodbank, said: "This incredibly generous donation from Blend Family will make a significant difference to the people and families we support. At a time when demand for foodbank services remains high, this funding will help us continue providing vital food supplies and support to those facing hardship across Sheffield. We are extremely grateful to Matt, Nina and the Blend Family team for choosing to invest in their local community in such a meaningful way."
Matt Bigland, Founder and CEO of Blend Family, said: "Sheffield is where our team was first established and where our operations grew, so contributing to the place where we were first established is an important milestone in our wider community strategy. As we continue to expand our food hall portfolio across the UK, our aim is to ensure that every new opening delivers measurable community benefit and supports organisations creating real impact on the ground."
The donation forms part of Blend Family's broader commitment to community impact and social responsibility. Alongside creating spaces that celebrate independent food businesses and cultural diversity, the company is increasingly focused on supporting organisations that address key social challenges, including food poverty and access to essential resources.
By partnering with charities such as S6 Foodbank, Blend Family aims to ensure that its growth delivers lasting benefits beyond its venues, creating positive outcomes for the communities it serves.