Over 1.8 million meals delivered by North East Charity since March
FareShare Scotland, operated by CFINE, have handed out 784 tonnes of food across the North of Scotland since the country went into lockdown.
784 tonnes - the equivalent to over 1.8 million meals - has been delivered to those who need it by the North of Scotland charity FareShare since March.
CFINE - who operate FareShare - say they've seen a 278% increase in the uptake of food in the past six months when compared to 2019.
Graeme Robbie, FareShare Manager at CFINE, said:
“We are delighted to welcome the North of Scotland Development Worker on our team, who will help us reach more food-insecure families across the Highlands and Islands through our network of partners.
“Coronavirus has had a significant impact on people’s lives; thousands of individuals and families found themselves in a position where they can’t afford adequate food.
“Thanks to the food purchased with funding from the Scottish Government and donated by supermarkets, we were able to distribute over 1.8 million meals to people in need across the North of Scotland.
“We would also like to thank Aberdeen City Council for the additional 1000 m² warehouse space, which allowed CFINE to respond dynamically and effectively to the increasing need.”
The food deliveries are made up of non-perishable, ambient food purchased with funding from the Scottish Government; food donated by supermarkets directly to FareShare; and perfectly good in-date surplus food redirected from the food industry.