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Cooking, collaborating, and connecting – The power of food at Hope House
Around 400,000 tonnes of food goes to waste in Wales each year, much of it still good to eat. If just 1% of that
Donating surplus food doesn’t cost the Earth!
Each year in Wales, around 400,000 tonnes of food is wasted, much of it still good to eat. This surplus food could be provided to
“I wouldn’t have done it without the kitchen” – The life changing impact of meals at the Huggard
Around 400,000 tonnes of food goes to waste in Wales each year, much of it still good to eat. If just 1% of that
Serving Communities: FareShare Cymru and the Ystradowen Community Centre
Around 400,000 tonnes of food goes to waste in Wales each year, much of it still good to eat. If just 1% of that
RKW at Hope St Mellons
Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been trialling our Redistribution Kitchen Wales project at the Cardiff and Vale College City Centre Campus. The
Press Release: FareShare Cymru’s Redistribution Kitchen Wales Project Makes Strides in Combating Food Waste and Hunger.
The RKW Project Over the last four months, FareShare Cymru have been trialing their Redistribution Kitchen Wales project, where surplus food is being made
Introducing our Redistribution Kitchen Wales Project
At FareShare Cymru, we redistribute surplus food that would’ve otherwise gone to waste. The food is delivered to charities across Wales who work to
The innovative Y Pantri project and how they help feed the community
FareShare Cymru strives to repurpose surplus food, which would have otherwise been discarded, by channeling it towards charities capable of transforming an environmental challenge
Splott Community Volunteer’s Breakfast Club
FareShare Cymru is dedicated to the redistribution of surplus food which would’ve otherwise gone to waste, instead going to charities that can make better
Come to North Cornelly Luncheon Club with us!
FareShare Cymru work with over 180 different local community groups, in order to redistribute surplus food and reduce negative environmental impact. The groups then
Our visit to Tasty not Wasty
FareShare Cymru aims to distribute surplus food that would’ve otherwise gone to waste, to charities that can help turn a negative environmental issue into
Swansea Community Farm’s Journey towards Wellbeing, Sustainability, and Education.
At FareShare Cymru, we recognise the immeasurable impact of food security and the wider environmental damage caused by food waste. While our main focus
Cwmaman Primary Bic Bocs Bwyd – Making a big difference in their local community
FareShare Cymru is delighted to showcase one of the fantastic projects we work with in fighting hunger and tackling food waste. Cwmaman Primary in
Green Big Give Week 2023
FareShare Cymru are taking part in the Green Big Give this year, which will take place from 20th – 27th April. During this week
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8th. The day gives people the chance to honour women’s achievements and
Understanding Macros: PROTEIN
Proteins are a macronutrient that are essential in your daily diet. It is important to learn about how to incorporate protein into your diet
Cardiff Met Exhibition to display FareShare Cymru artwork
FareShare Cymru in collaboration with Cardiff Metropolitan University and Tony Charles Photography will be hosting a photography exhibition at the universities Llandaff Campus between
Understanding Macros: CARBOHYDRATES
Carbohydrates sometimes have a bad reputation and strong association with weight gain. However, a lot of the time we just need to understand more
FareShare Cymru Secure Another Round of Funding from The Landfill Disposals Tax Community Scheme Fund
FareShare Cymru (FSC) is delighted to have received a second round of funding from the Welsh Governments Landfill Disposals Tax Community Scheme (LDCTS). This
Corporate Partnerships: Watch your business prosper with FareShare Cymru
Becoming an ambassador for FareShare Cymru is a decision that can shape the way your company looks at its operations. By working with us
In focus: Vitamin D – the sunshine vitamin
Why do we need it? As winter draws in and summer sunshine is a distant dream, we should be thinking about how to maintain
Make Volunteering at FareShare Cymru Your 2023 Challenge!
As 2022 came to a close FareShare Cymru was proud to have seen over 100 volunteers come and help in our warehouse and our
Foothold Cymru striving to make a big difference in Llanelli
Based in Llanelli, Foothold Cymru is a social justice charity working to create strong communities where families and individuals can thrive and not just
Wales Climate Week Fringe Event: FareShare Cymru to host live online panel discussion
Wales Climate Week Wales Climate Week is an annual event that seeks to bring together individuals, communities, environmental groups, academics, businesses, and the public
Paviland Farm access Surplus with Purpose Fund to Donate 1200 Pumpkins
FareShare Cymru is pleased to have received a generous donation of pumpkins from Paviland Farm which will be of great use to our members.
Cegin Hedyn: The pay-as-you-feel café making a big difference
Hidden below the Llamas Street Church in Carmarthen city centre you will find Cegin Hedyn, a café offering organic, tasty, and fresh meals made
FareShare Cymru is excited to announce a partnership with UWTSD and Carmarthenshire-based café Cegin Hedyn.
This partnership will allow FareShare Cymru (FSC) to deliver to Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, and Ceredigion. Helping more charities and community groups give a hand up
A thank you to our Trustees #TrusteesWeek
This week gives us the opportunity to celebrate the people who help us make FareShare Cymru the charity that we are. Without the help
Big Bocs Bwyd: Cadog’s Corner teaching children to love and appreciate the power of food and community.
In the far corner of Cadoxton Primary School you will find a repurposed blue storage container full of fridges and shelves stacked neatly with
FareShare Cymru at Mwldan, Cardigan
Please join us at Mwldan in Cardigan on the 22nd of November from 11am to 1pm to hear about FareShare Cymru’s expansion into West
Corporate Volunteering with FareShare Cymru: Briggs Equipment
Briggs Equipment are a company dedicated to helping a range of community projects and support multiple charitable organisations which is why when they offered
Corporate Volunteering with FareShare Cymru: Admiral
This week we were joined by an IT team from Admiral in Cardiff. The 3 volunteers – Kieran, Jess and Chloe were able to
The Surplus with Purpose Cymru Re-launch
FareShare Cymru is delighted to announce the Surplus with Purpose Cymru fund is open for applications from food and drink businesses of all sizes,
Award for FareShare Cymru Volunteer
The third annual FareShare Volunteers Awards demonstrated the strength and power of volunteering, with an array of amazing individuals across the UK network picking
Dovebrook Kitchen and FareShare Cymru team-up
FareShare Cymru is delighted to be working with Dovebrook Kitchen based in The North Cotswold’s to provide them an outlet for their surplus food.
Lewis Pies and FareShare Cymru partner to tackle food waste
FareShare Cymru is delighted to announce we’ve begun working with our friends at Lewis Pies to help them reduce the amount of surplus food
We are a Disability Confident Organisation
What is Disability Confident, and why are we proud to have it? As the HM Government page says: Disability Confident organisations play a leading
“You’ve got to eat together as a family, and that’s what we do here”
Myrtle House is a community hub in the heart of Llanelli. The Church moved into the building 25 years ago, they then opened Myrtle
A member of the Wyndham Street Pantry talks about the impact FareShare Cymru has had in her life
Wyndham Street Pantry in Cardiff opened in May 2020 to help relieve food poverty due to the Covid-19 crisis and supports people in the
Foodshare fulfilling an important purpose in Llantwit Major
Foodshare Llantwit provides food support to individuals living in Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan, who may be struggling financially. The majority of
FareShare Cymru and OV Group team up for a cracking Easter
FareShare Cymru wants to send a massive thank you to our friends at the OV Group for their fantastic donation of 10,000 Easter eggs.
Banc Organics Donates Surplus Organic Produce to FareShare Cymru
Banc Organics is a community-supported food scheme, started in Winter 2009, that grows organic produce in Carmarthenshire. The produce is distributed locally and has
Matthew’s House – How food brings the community together
In 2017, the founders of Matthew’s House (an initiative of The Hill Church Charity) created an organisation in the centre of Swansea to provide
Puffin Produce: Doing good with the Surplus with Purpose Cymru fund
FareShare Cymru wants to give a massive thank you to our excellent partners at Puffin Produce. Using our Surplus with Purpose Cymru fund, we
Wales’ oldest dairy donates cheese to FareShare Cymru
South Caernarfon Creameries (SCC) has been supporting FareShare Cymru since October 2021 by providing us with an excellent source of protein for our community
Cornelly Luncheon Club
Cornelly Luncheon Club is a heart-warming place; friends catching up with each other over tasty food prepared by volunteers with huge smiles on their
FAN Community Alliance
FAN Community Alliance is a charity whose aim is to bring people together and strengthen the community of Neath, Port Talbot. They use food
Thank you to TC Consult!
FareShare Cymru would like to say a huge thank you to TC Consult who have recently given the charity a generous donation. Employees of
Nutrient-rich microgreens donated to charity thanks to the Surplus with Purpose Cymru Fund.
A small farm has helped vulnerable people stay healthy by donating their surplus microgreens to FareShare Cymru. Micro Acres Wales is a small, urban
Zorba Delicacies doing good
Zorba Delicacies’ donation of over two and a half tonnes of chilled soup and dips this year has been so helpful to the work
Making A Difference with Splott Community Volunteers
Splott Community Volunteers have been tackling hunger and isolation in the South of Cardiff for six years. Their Thursday breakfast club in the Old
We are now Cyber Essential accredited!
Cyberattacks are an ever-increasing threat to businesses and charities, with 39% of businesses and 26% of charities reporting a cyber-security breach or attack in
How Oasis Cardiff uses food to make refugees and asylum seekers feel at home
Oasis Cardiff is a charity whose main aim and vision is to help refugees and asylum seekers integrate within their local community. They provide
FareShare Cymru turns 10!
We’re so proud to have been fighting food waste and hunger for 10 years! Last week we celebrated our 10th anniversary by welcoming guests
TAVS Centre Cardiff – A Place of Wellbeing and Safety
The TAVS centre in Cardiff has been supporting the homeless and vulnerably housed since 2001. The centre describes themselves as a safe space to
Invaluable relationship with 2 Sisters Food Group
At FareShare Cymru, we receive food from both national supermarkets and Welsh producers. Our local food partners are important to us as local means
Donation from MotoNovo Finance and Fruitful Office
We want to say a huge thank you to MotoNovo Finance and Fruitful Office who have been donating fruit to FareShare Cymru since September
Summer of Picnics – Flourish at CCHA
This summer, young people from across Cardiff have been helping alleviate food insecurity whilst gaining lifelong skills. The Summer of Picnics project is run
Landfill Tax Communities Fund
FareShare Cymru is thrilled to announce we have received a grant from the Landfill Disposals Tax Communities Fund which we will use to expand
We are a Living Wage Employer
Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at FareShare Cymru receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.50 in the UK. Both rates are
Find out what ‘Women Connect First’ are up to
Women Connect First (WCF) is a charity that works to empower Black and Minority Ethnic Women in Cardiff and South East Wales who are
Volunteers Week 2020 (1st – 7th June)
On Volunteers’ Week, we would like to thank our volunteers for their hard work in our warehouse, and share with you some of our
Sue’s thoughts on volunteering during COVID
Sue has been a volunteer at Fareshare since January 2019. She joined the team after a conversation with her daughter over Christmas about reducing
Meet our volunteer Meurig
Meurig joined the volunteering team at FareShare Cymru about 1 month ago and is currently doing 1 day a week, but is happy to