The record-breaking event was completed by students, parents and staff from City Harvest, Thomas Franks and Somerset County Cricket Club. Their initial goal was to prepare 60,000 meals, but they surpassed expectations by delivering 79,500 meals.
Mary Parsons, head of food at City Harvest, said: “We’re passionate about rescuing food that would otherwise go to waste. Through this challenge, we’ve been able to use it to create wholesome and delicious meals for people facing food poverty this winter.
“We’re so grateful to our donors who continuously support us by donating their surplus food. Events like this remind us that, as a community, we can work together to ensure no good food goes to waste.”
The event saved 30 tonnes of high-quality food from going to waste. Sixteen local charities and community groups were direct beneficiaries of the challenge. The previous record was smashed by nearly 20,000 meals, marking a major achievement for everyone involved.