Potato growers Albert Bartlett have redistributed 41 tonnes of surplus produce so far this year, enough for 97,750 meals.
The Scotland-based company works with the charity FareShare to find a plate for food that would otherwise go to waste.FareShare distributes them to other charity and community groups that help feed the most vulnerable and in need.
According to Albert Bartlett, they provide outgraded potato varieties that may not meet retail specification. The stock is shipped out on the last Asda vehicle of the day and it goes onto distribution at FareShare depots.
Albert Bartlett is one of the longest serving suppliers of the FareShare network, having formed a partnership with the charity in Edinburgh in 2006.
The UK-wide charity that tackles hunger and food waste, by redistributing good food to frontline charities and community groups that support vulnerable people, including homeless shelters, children’s breakfast clubs, and domestic violence refuges.
Over the last 12 months, 4,652 charities and community groups received 10,795 tonnes of food through FareShare, enough to provide almost 22 million meals for people in need with an estimated value to the charity sector of £21.7 million
