King Charles supports food charity with 76th birthday initiative

King Charles will mark his 76th birthday by opening two new food distribution centres. One of these centres will be inaugurated in person, while the other will be opened virtually.

Launch of Coronation Food Hubs

These centres, known as the Coronation Food Hubs, are part of the Coronation Food Project, an initiative dedicated to reducing food waste and supporting communities in need. Established a year ago, the project collaborates with charities like FareShare and the Felix Project to provide surplus food to those who need it most.

Attending the Surplus Food Festival

In addition to opening the hubs, the King will attend a “surplus food festival” at one of the centres. This event will showcase meals made entirely from food that would otherwise have gone to waste, demonstrating the project’s commitment to sustainability.

Expanding the Network to Combat Food Insecurity

These hubs are the first in a planned network of food distribution centres funded by the Coronation Food Project. The aim is to increase storage capacity, add more refrigerated facilities, and expand delivery resources to ensure food reaches vulnerable communities more effectively.

Progress and Future Goals

The project has already achieved impressive results, saving 940 tonnes of surplus food—equivalent to over 2.2 million meals. Buckingham Palace has announced that around £15 million has been raised to establish up to 10 similar hubs nationwide, reflecting “remarkable progress” in the project’s efforts to tackle food insecurity.

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