FareShare South West

Right now, 1 in 4 children across the South West are facing food insecurity, while food for millions of meals is thrown away.

FareShare South West is your local food charity. How can you help?

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Every £1 you give rescues food for 4 nutritious, healthy meals. That’s good-to-eat, quality food that would otherwise go to waste, and now will support one of over 300 charities, schools and community hubs across the south west.

“There are a lot of people that need food that’s affordable right now. Some places will get frozen foods in, but we always use the fresh produce from FareShare South West. People come down, they have a hearty meal, and then they’ll go home and just have a sandwich for their tea. I’ve really loved it down here because it’s just the heart of the community.” – Chef Morgan, Rose Cottage, Twerton

Morgan is wearing a baseball cap and a black apron in a brightly coloured kitchen. He's chopping fresh vegetables and looking directly at the camera with a soft smile.

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Can I volunteer for FareShare South West in Bristol or Plymouth?

Yes. Volunteering at FareShare South West is available in Plymouth and Bristol Monday to Friday during the day, and selected evenings in Bristol only. Find out more about volunteering and sign up today.

You’ll be helping get tonnes of food away from landfill and into the hands of local people. There are roles to suit everyone: get on the road as a Van Driver, help load up and navigate as a Driver’s Mate, or pick, pack and organise food in the warehouse as a Warehouse Assistant or Storesperson.

It’s physical, fun, friendly and you’ll leave every shift knowing you’ve done something good.

How do I donate to FareShare South West?

You can donate online with just a few clicks. Whether you can give a little or a lot, it all counts. Donate to FareShare South West online today.

You can choose to make a one-off donation, or give every month. You can also send a cheque.

FareShare South West is an independent local charity, and what we do to support food rescue and fight food injustice is only possible thanks to support from ordinary people like you.

“We’re so grateful for the food we get from FareShare South West, which means we can provide good food at a good price in an environment where people feel safe and welcome. We also have a pay it forward scheme. I think there’s a real need for places like this everywhere, where people can come and feel welcomed and have good food. It’s great being part of something bigger than ourselves.” – Mike, Rose Cottage, Twerton

Can my food business give surplus food to FareShare South West?

Yes. Our service is free, safe, compliant and easy for food suppliers. We provide full traceability for your product, and can rescue a huge variety of foods. We’ll also provide you with regular reporting, so you can prove to your customers that you take sustainability seriously.

Make a food offer or talk to the food team to find out more

What charity partnerships are available at FareShare South West?

From Charity of the Year to teambuilding volunteering and pro bono support, there are so many ways to get involved.

Connect your business with your local food charity by starting a partnership. We’ll work with you to create a meaningful relationship based on shared values and commitment to a better world.

Find out more about partnerships with FareShare South West.

Can I start a fundraiser for FareShare South West?

Yes! Join one of our regular events like the Avon Gorge abseil, or pick your own. We’ll help you to set up your JustGiving page and set a target, and let you know what a difference you’ve made.

Walk, run, bake a cake or do something totally unexpected: it’s up to you.

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How can I support Fareshare South West if I don’t have money, food or time to give?

Sign up for news! We’ll send you occasional emails about the work we do, the impact it has, and the big picture around food justice, the environmental impact of food waste, and the inspiring work to support local people that happening in communities all across the south west.

FareShare South West joins the dots between food waste and food insecurity, using food to build community resilience for lasting social impact.

We rescue quality surplus food at scale directly from the food industry and share it with charities, schools and community hubs to support health, dignity and routes out of poverty for people across the south west. Our supportive volunteering and employability programmes support people to thrive.

FareShare South West is an independent local charity, working in partnership with the national charity Felix who support us with food, projects and campaigning for an equitable, sustainable food system.

Our vision is a future where no food is wasted, and all people can thrive.