Doncaster-based waste food scheme lands top industry award

A waste food project that helps people struggling to make ends meet has won a national industry award for sustainability.
L to r:- Councillor Pat Haith, Dave Scully, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, Fiona Cahill, of the Real Junk Food Project, and councillor. Eva Hughes.L to r:- Councillor Pat Haith, Dave Scully, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, Fiona Cahill, of the Real Junk Food Project, and councillor. Eva Hughes.
L to r:- Councillor Pat Haith, Dave Scully, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue, Fiona Cahill, of the Real Junk Food Project, and councillor. Eva Hughes.

The Doncaster-based Real Junk Food project campaigns to end food waste and runs a ‘pay as you feel’ cafe in Scot Lane catering for people who use food banks and struggle with the cost of food.

It is run entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers and was voted as the community winner at the Footprint Awards ceremony held in London recently.

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The award recognises the catering and hospitality businesses that contribute to a reduction in the environmental impact of the industry.

The project was awarded just over £8000 through South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Authority’s funding scheme, the Stronger Safer Communities Reserve.

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