Volunteers racing to save surplus Silverstone food
Summary
Volunteers from Towcester Community Larder in Northamptonshire collected large amounts of leftover food from the British Grand Prix at Silverstone to prevent it from being wasted. Since Sunday, they have saved 15 tonnes of food and plan to continue collecting until Thursday, offering the food at discounted rates to their members.Key Facts
- About 50 volunteers from Towcester Community Larder are collecting uneaten food from the British Grand Prix.
- Last year, they saved 32 tonnes of unused food; this year they have already saved 15 tonnes.
- This is the sixth year the group has done this work at Silverstone.
- The larder sells surplus food at reduced prices through a membership program.
- Volunteers are collecting various foods including fruit, vegetables, cheeses, meat, fish, eggs, and unusual items like rare mushrooms and edible flowers.
- Food is picked up quickly to prevent spoilage and distributed at scheduled times during the week.
- The British Grand Prix had its largest attendance in history this year.
- The effort helps reduce waste and support the local community by making food accessible.
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