A Nottinghamshire food charity says it has been able to prevent more than one million servings of food from going to waste.
The Stapleford Food Project (SFP) has been providing surplus food to local communities for the past eight years, with over 30 local organizations in Broxtowe benefiting from the project.
The group collects surplus food from local supermarkets to ensure it doesn't go to waste.
“We can build a future where no one goes hungry,” a spokesperson said.
Trust founder Richard McRae (left) and volunteer Caroline Alfred (right) [BBC]
SFP founder Richard McRae says the numbers are very easy to read, but the main goal is to help the community.
“I can't even imagine what a million meals would be like, but we're trying to help everyone we can,” McRae said.
“We are grateful to our supermarkets and suppliers. Everyone's needs are different, so you can never truly know how far your food will reach.
“It's also about educating people and showing them what they can make with the food they've got. It's a throwback in many ways. You just need pink custard with a sponge. ”
“It helps so many people.”
Alison Mitchell, 52, is a local volunteer and resident of Stapleford.
She said, “I think it's great to share. It brings everyone together in this community. To have this on your doorstep and have food when you need it, when you need it. “It's a huge weight off my shoulders.”
Trust volunteer Caroline Alfred, 56, added: “These are really tough times and I hope this group continues to go from strength to strength.”
“We have a lot of people who need it and we're very grateful. We're just trying to reach out as widely as we can within the community. It really just helps a lot of people. is.”
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