Group given £1.5m to redistribute surplus food
Summary
A food organization in Devon received over £1.5 million from the UK government to distribute surplus food to communities. This funding is part of a larger £13.6 million grant given to 12 charities across England to prevent food waste and support people in need. The aim is to ensure that surplus food reaches homeless shelters, food banks, and other charities instead of being thrown away.Key Facts
- The UK government provided £13.6 million in grants to 12 charities to prevent food waste.
- A Devon-based group, Food in Community CIC, received over £1.5 million from these funds.
- The purpose is to redistribute surplus food that would otherwise go to waste.
- The initiative helps supply food to homeless shelters, food banks, and charities.
- The funding will create jobs and volunteering opportunities for local people.
- Farmers in the area have been supportive by allowing volunteers to collect surplus produce from their lands.
- The scheme encourages better relationships between charities and farmers to make sure more food ends up being used.
- The initiative is part of a broader effort to tackle food poverty and reduce waste.
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