Ministers pledge £15m towards tackling food waste and feeding communities

Charities have welcomed the government’s pledge of £15m towards delivering surplus food to those in need, potentially saving 60 million meals. The funding, originally promised by Rishi Sunak in February 2024, was confirmed by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs, benefiting organizations like the Felix Project and FareShare. Charlotte Hill of the Felix Project emphasized the importance of reducing food waste and helping those facing food insecurity, highlighting the impact of the funding on delivering nutritious meals to those in need.

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