FIVE Co-operative stores in the district have signed up to a new food redistribution scheme working in partnership with Pudsey-based the Real Junk Food Project.
Stores in Eccleshill, Birkenshaw, Farsley, Drighlington and Gildersome will send food to the charity through the Food Share scheme, which is then redistribution to its network of cafés and food banks.
Joe Scoot, Co-op area manager, said: “We’re determined to call time on food waste and by launching a scheme that gives charities great quality, fresh and baked produce, we are hoping to get delicious meals to those who need them most.”
“The Real Junk Food Project does important work and we’re delighted to work with them.”
Chris Green from the Real Junk Food Project, added: “Co-op Food Share is a brilliant scheme and can help us to make a difference to people’s lives.”
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