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As demand for food rises, Fareshare calls for more partners.

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During the last financial year, 2022-23, FareShare redistributed nearly 128 million meals or four meals every second, to charities across the UK supporting some of the most vulnerable communities. However, 90% of the charities and community groups receiving food from FareShare have reported a dramatic leap in people seeking help.

Despite ongoing support from partners across the food industry, FareShare’s network is struggling to meet demand. The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has caused demand for services provided by charities and community groups to skyrocket. Many say their day-to-day operations will be severely impacted without sufficient food supplies.

FareShare already works with over 850 partners in the food industry to redistribute good-to-eat surplus food to those that need it via a nationwide network of charities and community groups. It is working tirelessly to continuously support the vital services delivered by charities across the country, including food banks and pantries, hostels, refuges, community centres, older people’s lunch clubs, school clubs, and hospices.

In a recent survey of charities receiving food from FareShare, over half reported needing more ambient and/or chilled food, while almost half also said they needed more supplies of frozen food, meaning there are opportunities for all sectors of the food industry to provide support.

Despite their efforts, FareShare’s CEO, Lindsay Boswell, said that “demand continues to outstrip supply.” Ongoing supply chain issues, the war in Ukraine, and high energy costs are all factors impacting the availability of food surplus for redistribution. Boswell continued to encourage all food industry businesses that do not already work with FareShare to consider passing on their surplus food to the charity, as it will be pivotal in enabling charities and groups to continue providing vital services within their community.

To date, One Stop and Booker have answered the call by extending and announcing their partnership with FareShare, respectively.

FareShare’s mission to end hunger in the UK is an ongoing battle. They will need all the support they can get to continue providing for the most vulnerable communities.

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