The UK generates more than 7 million tonnes of food waste every year, at the same time as millions of families are going hungry (Independent, 2017).   Banbury Food for Charities does its bit by keeping a builder’s skip of food out of the waste stream each month.

Much surplus and ‘elderly’ food is perfectly good to eat.  Give it a try:

• Information about ‘use by’ and ‘best before dates (with thanks to Money Savings Expert)
• Check out recipes for your surplus food: