The two are long-term partners, with the government having supported the organisation with more than £3.9 million of funding since 2015. In that period, FareShare Cymru has redistributed more than 6,600 tonnes of surplus edible food, which has see more than 15 million meals distributed across Wales via 411 community organisations and charities.
Irranca Davies said: “Our partnership with FareShare Cymru is a testament to our dedication to tackling food poverty and reducing food waste. Wales is a global leader in recycling, and today, I am proud to outline our ambitious plans to leverage this success. We are focused on growing the economy, creating sustainable jobs, addressing the climate and nature emergencies, and saving money for communities across Wales.”
Bryant added: “I am deeply grateful to FareShare Cymru for their remarkable work in combating food poverty, reducing food waste and supporting vulnerable members of our communities. Hearing the volunteers’ experiences and witnessing first-hand how FareShare Cymru empowers individuals to gain skills and qualifications for employment in the green economy was truly inspiring.”
‘Vital’
CEO for FareShare Cymru, Sarah Germain, said: “At a time when one in five adults face food insecurity, the work we do with food suppliers and the work of our charity members is vital.
“Alongside this, we provide volunteering and training opportunities and run our employability programme, FareBoost. We could not do what we do without the support of our amazing volunteers, staff, food suppliers and funders and we are thankful to Welsh government for their support over the last 10 years.”
Do you want to hear from FareShare UK yourself? Listen to its CEO speak at the Letsrecycle.com Food Waste Conference in London on 6 March 2025. Find out more and book tickets here.
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