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Regarding the cooking itself, it's essential to consider all dietary needs: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, pork-free, etc. As it is explained in the Food Waste section, it's very practical to get in touch with the volunteer group before the project begins to understand their different dietary needs. This will help you manage the different meals throughout the project duration.

One of the golden rules is not to impose but to empower the group regarding each participant's dietary needs. The world is diverse, just like cooking. Involving volunteers in creating varied and balanced meals also means empowering them regarding their meat consumption and emphasizing environmental values - you do not forget about keeping an eye of the consumption of tap water spent during cookin, right? :).