Ride to Norish

This project is a community initiative that delivers food parcels to people using cargo bikes instead of cars or vans. Many people who need support cannot get to a walk-in foodbank because of mobility issues, health problems, vulnerability, or lack of transport. To make sure no one goes without help, volunteers cycle around Liverpool delivering food directly to people’s doors.

The volunteers use large cargo bikes with storage boxes on the front, allowing them to carry heavy and bulky food parcels safely. They deliver weekly across areas such as L4, L5, and L7. This helps people who are isolated, unwell, or unable to travel, and it means they still receive food support throughout the year.

An important part of the project is its focus on the environment. By choosing bikes instead of motor vehicles, the team reduces pollution, saves fuel, and cuts down carbon emissions in the city. Cargo bikes are a green and sustainable way to travel, and they also help volunteers stay active. Because the bikes cost less to run than vans, more money can go into supporting the people who need help.

The project also aims to show how cycling can be part of the solution for cleaner, healthier cities. Volunteers hope that more foodbanks will start using cargo bikes in the future to reduce car usage and make local deliveries more eco-friendly.

Many of the people receiving deliveries cannot leave their homes because of physical health, mental health, or other challenges. For them, having food brought directly to their door makes a huge difference. Alongside food parcels, the organisation also offers other support such as low-cost food options, computer access, and signposting to additional services.

Overall, this project shows the power of combining community care with sustainable transport. By delivering food on bikes, volunteers are supporting vulnerable people, protecting the environment, and building stronger neighbourhoods.

Подкрепен от Liverpool (November 2025)