Charity warns of unprecedented food demand
Summary
A charity called Fareshare is finding it hard to meet the rising demand for food help in Cumbria. They delivered 300 tonnes of leftover food last year and need more vans to handle the growing need. Fareshare also seeks more local support from charities and businesses to increase their food supply.Key Facts
- Fareshare is a charity that redistributes leftover food to people in need.
- In Cumbria, they delivered 300 tonnes of surplus food last year.
- The charity provides meals either for free or at a reduced price.
- The demand for these meals has increased significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Fareshare currently lacks enough vans to make all necessary deliveries, especially in Carlisle.
- They are asking for help from local charities and businesses to get more vans on the road.
- Some users like Leanne Hackett and Diane Snedker rely on Fareshare to help with the cost of living.
- The charity has had to cut the amount of food it gives to each group because there is more demand than supply.
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