FareShare’s 30th anniversary

Early day motion 277, tabled 21 October 2024 by Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 39 members.

That this House congratulates FareShare, the UK’s leading food redistribution charity, on its 30th anniversary; applauds FareShare for redistributing the equivalent of 135 million meals last year, equating to four meals per second, to over 8,000 frontline charities and community groups in almost every constituency across the UK; recognises the charity’s significant social return on investment, delivering £13 in savings for every £1 spent through benefits to individuals and the state; and urges the Government to work with the charitable food redistribution sector to implement effective measures that further reduce food waste, increase surplus food redistribution to those in need, and strengthen communities throughout the United Kingdom, as the need for such collaboration is more pressing than ever.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 16, Labour 12, Green 4, Independent 3, DUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1.