Did you know that 3.6 million tonnes of food is wasted by the food industry each year? And that 250,000 tonnes of that food is perfectly good-to-eat! By working with the FareShare network we are able to save quality surplus food from going to waste and feed the population who are most vulnerable in the North East. In the North East this is nearly 2000 tonnes per year, and is expected to rise year by year! We receive multiple deliveries of food from our suppliers at our warehouse every day which our team of volunteers and staff help to book in and store. Our warehouse volunteers then pick and pack deliveries ready to be sent out the next day to charities and community groups across the region. Our van drivers and assistants then deliver the food to over 200 charities and community groups across the north east. We normally deliver to over 20 each day! Community groups can sign up to receive weekly orders of food from us to cover their main food needs. In 2021, we provided enough food for approximately 4 million meals. The organisations we support provide vital services alongside food services and with their FareShare North East membership, they are able to save money and re-invest funds into other areas of their charity to further support vulnerable individuals.