Food aid charity under pressure from fuel costs
Summary
FareShare South West, a charity that collects surplus food and gives it to local groups, is facing difficulties because fuel prices have gone up a lot. This makes it more expensive to pick up and deliver food, even as more people need help.Key Facts
- FareShare South West redistributes surplus food to about 70 organizations in Devon and Cornwall.
- Since the Covid-19 pandemic, demand for food support from the charity has increased by 45%.
- Fuel prices have risen sharply; petrol is up 31% and diesel 41% in six months.
- Higher fuel costs increase the charity’s delivery and transportation expenses.
- The charity works with about 80 volunteers and 4 paid staff who help sort and deliver food.
- Rising fuel prices may make it harder for volunteers to afford traveling to help.
- FareShare South West plans to move to a bigger hub in Plymouth and add more food collection points.
- The charity gets food from producers, supermarkets, and other businesses to avoid waste.
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