Why support FareShare South West? Because together, we can be part of better.

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

At FareShare South West we join the dots between food waste and hunger, empowering communities to turn an environmental problem into lasting social good. 

Our work enables groups like Gloucester Windrush Meal Venture to make a real difference to people’s lives.  

Their volunteers deliver hot meals to elderly, disabled and vulnerable people in Gloucester – providing what, for some, they fear are the only home-cooked meals they eat. Additional provisions from the FareShare South West delivery are bagged up for those who need them. 

Sharon, coordinator at Gloucester Windrush Meal Venture, says: “The support, and the partnership we’ve built with FareShare South West has made a real difference.  

“The food bags they’ve helped provide have gone a long way in easing the pressures of the ‘heat or eat’ crisis many are facing. It’s a practical help, yes, but also a symbol of care — and that means the world.” 

What sings out from these pages is the power of food. Inside this report for 2024 to 2025, you’ll discover: 

• How a homelessness charity uses our food to provide nutritious meals and cooking sessions for people with complex needs  
• Why a focus on food is key to helping people improve their lives after brain injury 
• The power of good nutrition in supporting young people turn their lives around 
• Our ambitious plans for FareShare South West – and how you can be part of better 

Did you know? 

Together, our volunteers, fundraisers, donors, food suppliers and member charities made this possible last year: 

• 1,830 tonnes of good-quality food was saved from the bin 
• reaching 42,000 people of all ages and backgrounds, through 370 different charities, schools and community hubs 
• 4.36 million meals worth of food delivered to communities hit hardest by the cost of living crisis 
• 32 people supported with employability through our FareChance programme and Plymouth pilot projects 

Our impact over the years