Nationwide Produce has been diverting surplus food to FareShare since January 2020 but strengthened its work with the charity following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Around 80% of the food distributed was dry goods, such as tinned soup and teabags, with the remaining 20% chilled food – such as cooked meats, cheese, dairy and fresh produce.
Lindsay Boswell, FareShare chief executive, said: “Nationwide Produce has been a crucial partner in helping us get good food to the people who need it most through the pandemic.
“Amid soaring demand, the company stepped up to the plate to work with FareShare, providing warehouse space and logistics support that enabled us to more than double the amount of food we distribute each week. We welcome Nationwide Produce’s surplus food and operational support at a time when it’s needed more than ever.”