I live locally with my family and discovered True Food in February 2013. I became an active member straight away, helping at the shop for 14 months before I joined the staff team in April 2014.
I studied, trained and worked in areas as diverse as psychology/psychotherapy, magazine editing and bookbinding, but feel at True Food I have arrived home.
In my spare time I play recorders in small groups and orchestras. I also enjoy playing Scrabble, reading detective fiction and cycling.
My name is Rebecca Hughes and I've worked full time as a Buyer at True Food since March 2013.
I started to volunteer at True Food back in 2009 when I was unemployed, volunteering about 9 hours of my time a week both at the shop and markets.
My previous work experience has been working as a secretary in various corporate and local government positions.
I currently volunteer as a secretary for Reading Outdoor Group. I'm very active and enjoy cycling and running, with a plan to run a half marathon at some point.
I've been part of True Food for 9 years, starting as a helper and shopper when on Maternity leave. I've also been a committee member and now a member of the staff team. I live in Caversham with my family and my cats.
Before working at True Food I spent a number of years in social housing, managing people, budgets and a range of services. Most recently I spent a good few years as an Adjudicator of housing disputes.