Community food boxes 'selling out within minutes'
Summary
Families at Okehampton Primary School in Devon are buying affordable community food boxes to help with living costs. The Green Box Project distributes surplus food from the charity FareShare South West, available for a small fee, to reduce food waste and offer fresh produce to families. The project quickly sells out due to high demand.Key Facts
- The Green Box Project distributes food boxes to families at Okehampton Primary School.
- These boxes are sold for £2.50 and contain about £20 worth of food.
- The food comes from FareShare South West, a charity that repurposes surplus food.
- About 40 boxes are sold every Thursday, and they often sell out in minutes.
- The project aims to reduce food waste and help families eat well.
- Each box includes a variety of items like fresh fruit, vegetables, and sometimes proteins such as salmon.
- The project started at Tavistock Primary School in September, with plans to expand to more locations.
- Organizers market the initiative as an environmental project to avoid any stigma for families.
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