The King’s donation of freezers has had a positive impact on a London-based food bank, helping it to double the amount of food it can store and provide for disadvantaged families. The King’s initial donation of £1m helped purchase 800 freezers for the Felix Project, which redistributes surplus food from local supermarkets and catering companies. The freezers have enabled the Project to save the equivalent of almost a million meals that would have otherwise gone to waste.
Charlotte Hill, CEO of the Felix Project, has praised the donation, calling it “transformational.” The charity has been able to meet rising demand in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic downturn. Many disadvantaged families find themselves unable to afford adequate food, particularly during the holiday season, and donations such as these are critical in reducing food waste and tackling food poverty.
Other food projects in the UK have also benefited from the King’s donation, including Towcester Community Larder in Northamptonshire. The freezers and fridges donated by the King enabled the charity to store extra food, which meant they could run another session on Wednesday evenings, particularly helping those facing in-work poverty.
The donation was made through the Prince of Wales Charitable Fund, which has now been renamed the King Charles III Charitable Fund. The donation is also part of the King’s Coronation Food Project, which aims to tackle food poverty and reduce waste. The practical impact of the donation has been seen firsthand, with food banks and charities no longer having to turn away donated food but being able to store it for later use, helping to feed those in need
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