The UK's food poverty rate is among the highest in Europe, despite being the sixth richest country in the world.  The UK government details that 4.2 million (6%) were living in food poverty in 2020 and 2021.  With the cost of living crisis currently facing the UK, this is only getting worse.  The Food Foundation reports that a total of 9.3 million adults experienced food insecurity in January 2023.

The UN Sustainability Development Goal 2 Zero Hunger details that its target is to end hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.

This is why we wish to support the people and the charities who are working with the most vulnerable when it comes to food, to ensure that they are meeting all legal food safety requirements and supporting them with any EHO queries they may have.

We are committed to provide this support free of charge for charities who are solely staffed by volunteers.  This can be completed remotely if required or can be completed on site in the local area.

The types of businesses which would look to support free of charge are:

• Food Banks
• Community shops
• Charities which provide food to the needy
• Homeless charities who provide meals for the homeless
• Clubs run by volunteers who provide meals for the elderly
• Children's breakfast clubs

The types of support which can be provided are:

• Bespoke Food Safety Training
• Records for traceability and temperature checks and procedures to cover what you do
• Support with understanding the EHO Safe Food Better Business process
• Being the link between you and the pest control provider to ensure that you have the appropriate controls in place for your kitchen

If you feel that you need some support, then please contact us and we can see how we can support you.