FOODCYCLE Birmingham has been given a £1,730 boost from the Co-OPs in Rubery and Alvechurch.
The charity aims to help eradicate food poverty, loneliness and food waste in communities.
The organisation uses food, which would otherwise go to waste, to create meals for those in need, also providing the chance for people to meet up with others socially.
The cash came through the Co-OP’s green token scheme which sees three local causes listed in-store and customers voting for which ones they want to see awarded the most cash.
Foodcycle Birmingham has also been supported by The Standard’s Recipes From My Travels chef Paul James who has recently helped cook meals for those in need.
Last year the two Co-Ops, operated by Pete Nash, paid out £9,508 to good local causes.
As well as Foodcycle Birmingham, this year’s recipients have included Rubery Wombles, Deelands Community Garden and The Lounge in Alvechurch.
