Last time I found myself at the refugee and migrant camp in Calais, then commonly know as ‘Calais Jungle’, I was taken to the camp and the community kitchen. The camp has now been shut down by the French authorities but the kitchen still stands. Due to numerous attempts by the French government to shut this kitchen down they have had to make massive improvements to make it into a professional kitchen. The operation is run by Steve Bedlam, Sam Jones, Janie Macintyre and Paula Gallardo. The kitchen has fed 2.5 million refugees in 3 years and is 100% reliant on volunteer work and charitable contributions. They provide healthy food for all refugees as well as the community. Respect to everyone involved!
Shot for the Observer Food Monthly
