The scheme aims to help those groups secure new equipment – like hoppers and balers – or to train staff and set up new technology so they can get food that would be wasted to those who need it most.
Labour’s Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh said: “With families gathering to celebrate Christmas and the New Year, it’s important to remember those in our communities who may be going hungry this festive period.
“Nobody wants to see good food go to waste – especially farmers who work hard to put food on family tables across the country.”
