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£15 million to help charities get spare produce to those in need

Thousands of tonnes of food, including festive favourites like brussels sprouts and potatoes, that might otherwise go to waste will be delivered to those who need it most, thanks to a new £15 million government fund.

To strengthen the links between farms and charities and help solve the problem of farm food waste, a new scheme will see grants starting from £20,000 made available to the not-for-profit food redistribution sector in England. Throughout the year but especially over Christmas, the season of goodwill, this will help organisations like homeless shelters, food banks and charities fight hunger.



Andover food producers and residents already benefit from a food surplus distribution service 'No Food Left Behind' (NFLB). Managed by the Andover Food Partnership, NFLB encourages local organisations to make use of the FREE service of collection of surplus and onwards delivery to those in need. Volunteers from across the community use the community van to collect from various locations and can drop off donations anywhere in Andover and surrounding villages. So far we have distributed mayonnaise, nappies, apples and more!


If you would like to be part of NFLB, either to donate or to volunteer, please get in touch.



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