Arla's Fridge Donations Enhance Access to Fresh Dairy for Devon Charities in Partnership with FareShare
Source: DairyNews.today
The Village Hub and Mutley Baptist Church Among Beneficiaries of New Refrigerated Storage Solution to Boost Local Nutrition.
Devon charities are set to receive a substantial boost in their ability to provide fresh dairy products, thanks to a new initiative by dairy cooperative Arla in partnership with food redistribution charity, FareShare. As part of a nationwide effort to enhance dairy access in communities, The Village Hub and Mutley Baptist Church will receive refrigerated storage units fully stocked with fresh dairy products donated by Arla, aiming to address a critical need for proper storage facilities in food banks.
This initiative responds to recent findings from FareShare, which highlighted that approximately 450,000 individuals relying on food charities lack regular access to fresh dairy. Many organizations reported an inability to accept dairy donations due to insufficient refrigeration, with 96% of surveyed charities indicating high demand for dairy products they are often unable to store. The lack of proper storage is limiting the nutritional offerings food banks can provide to those in need.
Jonathan Dixon, Senior Vice President at Arla, commented on the importance of the program: “We are on a mission to enhance the accessibility of nutritious dairy products for communities across the UK. Too many charities have to turn away fresh dairy donations because they have nowhere to store it, but by working with FareShare we hope to overcome that.”
To further promote this initiative and raise awareness around food accessibility, Arla has also launched the world’s first free milk ATM in North London. The innovative dispensing machine offers individuals fresh milk at the press of a button, underscoring Arla’s commitment to making fresh dairy readily available to communities nationwide.
As the partnership with FareShare continues, Arla’s efforts to provide crucial refrigeration infrastructure are set to expand, offering greater support to charities and food banks aiming to provide a wider range of nutritious food to those they serve.
This initiative responds to recent findings from FareShare, which highlighted that approximately 450,000 individuals relying on food charities lack regular access to fresh dairy. Many organizations reported an inability to accept dairy donations due to insufficient refrigeration, with 96% of surveyed charities indicating high demand for dairy products they are often unable to store. The lack of proper storage is limiting the nutritional offerings food banks can provide to those in need.
Jonathan Dixon, Senior Vice President at Arla, commented on the importance of the program: “We are on a mission to enhance the accessibility of nutritious dairy products for communities across the UK. Too many charities have to turn away fresh dairy donations because they have nowhere to store it, but by working with FareShare we hope to overcome that.”
To further promote this initiative and raise awareness around food accessibility, Arla has also launched the world’s first free milk ATM in North London. The innovative dispensing machine offers individuals fresh milk at the press of a button, underscoring Arla’s commitment to making fresh dairy readily available to communities nationwide.
As the partnership with FareShare continues, Arla’s efforts to provide crucial refrigeration infrastructure are set to expand, offering greater support to charities and food banks aiming to provide a wider range of nutritious food to those they serve.
