Working with the 2 Sisters Food Group, M&S will donate one million freshly prepared, nutritious ready meals from its ‘Eat Well’ range in the eight weeks leading up to Christmas. All meals will be freshly prepared with a guarantee of four days life from the day of donation.
According to research over 13m people are facing food insecurity in the UK, a figure which has doubled within the last three years. The donated meals include Count On Us Chilli Con Carne & Rice, Smooth Tomato & Basil Soup and Taste Buds Cheesy Pizza.
George Wright, chief executive at FareShare, commented: “We’re incredibly grateful for the support from M&S who, by providing a million meals, will help so many people struggling at this time of year. Demand for our food has skyrocketed, and the 8,500 charities we provide food to have seen firsthand how more and more families and working people have been forced to seek help.
“Food insecurity, which currently effects one in four people, fuels both hunger and loneliness. The charities we support, which include homelessness shelters, afterschool clubs, and older people’s lunch clubs, will be working harder than ever this winter. We’re proud to be part of this partnership between M&S and 2 Sisters Food Group, helping get more food to people in need, strengthening communities across the UK.”