Why Food Connect?

Despite significant progress on reducing waste across sectors over recent years, WRAP estimates that a vast quantity of surplus remains in the UK food system and that 35% of the UKs GHG emissions comes from our food and drink*

The last or final mile is the most inefficient in redistribution. Food at this stage is close to the end of its life and redistribution often depends on collections by small voluntary organisations.

Since 2016 Hubbub has supported over 400 groups to open a Community Fridge and join the Community Fridge Network. With more established outlets and the growing need for sharing surplus food, this is an important and exciting time for Food Connect.