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Everyone on voulenteering - homeless
Could we lobby for an initiative whereby Supermarkets throwing away food that is mis-shapen or simply passes its display-until date, are encouraged instead to donate this food to homeless shelters as opposed to simply binning it?
about 2 years ago
Clare Jordan
agreed. changing consumer attitude (and supermarket owner/food outlets could do to change too). raising awareness of poverty in the uk is important. The trussell trust, the food charity is a vital link for people who have no food due to various reasons such as job loss low pay, difficulties meeting the rent/mortgageand so on
Ruth Hennell
I would like it to be illegal for supermarkets to lock their bins or pour bleach in them!
Ruth Hennell
I would like it to be illegal for supermarkets to lock their bins or pour bleach in them!
David McNeilage
I have done a little research into why this isn't happening currently. Supermarkets fear that if someone were to become ill as a result of ingesting their unwanted food then they would be liable to potential huge law suits. So for it to move forward, there would almost have to be legislation regarding no legal action be taken against the Supermarkets if someone were to fall ill as a result of eating... Read more
Ruth Hennell
Hi David sorry for the late reply. Have you seen the charity fareshare? http://www.fareshare.org.uk/ They seem to get surplus food from supermarkets and the food industries. Some of the places I volunteer with use this food. It's a really great scheme!
I heard that the supermarkets are worried that people who skip food will sue them if they are poisoned and also I heard they won't give away food... Read more
We are all aware of Camerons big society, I would like your opinions on Soup Kitchens not being allowed in Westminister ? if they close does this mean we dont care ? Will we be doing our bit for Big Society ?
Let me hear from you :-)
Michael Castle
about 2 years ago