Since they started working with FareShare in 2014, Compass and Foodbuy have now supported an estimated 3,214 charities all over the UK. These charities provide vital services for people facing food insecurity. Donated items range from cheese to ready meals as well as fresh fruit and bread.
Simon Millard, food director at FareShare, commented: “We are so grateful to Compass and Foodbuy for their support over the years. The high-quality food that we consistently receive is always welcomed with open arms by the charities that FareShare supports.”
Tackling food waste is an important part of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Climate net zero by 2030 ambition, which includes a commitment to halve food waste. Compass Group also created the initiative Stop Food Waste Day, which aims to raise awareness and share solutions around this important issue.
Ashleigh Taylor, head of environment at Compass Group UK & Ireland, added: “We always work to avoid food waste, but redistribution is a vital tool for us when waste can’t be helped. Our longstanding partnership with FareShare is a great example of success and I am so pleased that our work together has helped so many charities and people.”