FareShare Midlands is the region’s largest food redistribution charity. They take good-to-eat surplus food from the food industry and get it to their Members - frontline charities and community groups all over the Midlands. They turn an environmental problem into a social solution.

Last year, FareShare Midlands redistributed almost 5,794 tonnes of food from their warehouses in Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham. It is sorted and stored by dedicated teams of staff and volunteers, and then redistributed to around 800 Members including food pantries and cafes, homeless shelters and drop-in centres. 

These local organisations turn the food into food parcels, affordable shopping and delicious meals for people of all ages. As well as food, their Members provide vital support to families and the elderly, many of whom are facing challenging circumstances and living in poverty.

In 2023, FareShare Midlands' food reached more than 83,000 vulnerable people every week, providing 13 million meals. At the same time, they are growing their Employability Programmes to help people gain work experience, skills and jobs.