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King Charles Marks Two Years of Coronation Food Project as Partners Cite 11 Million Meals

Partners described a unified pipeline that moves surplus from industry to charities, with plans to expand regional hubs.

Overview

  • At Fortnum & Mason in London, the King met supermarket leaders and charity partners and viewed ready meals made from rescued ingredients.
  • Coverage cites roughly 11 million meal-equivalents delivered over two years through the initiative, reflecting partner-reported totals.
  • The project’s grants scheme, managed by the King Charles III Charitable Fund, has awarded £907,990 to 33 organisations tackling food waste and insecurity.
  • Operations now include hubs serving Liverpool, Birmingham and London, supported by facilities such as the Felix Food Factory in Deptford for converting bulk surplus.
  • Partners involved include The Felix Project, FareShare, Alliance Food Sourcing and major retailers, with reports stating about £20 million has been secured to strengthen distribution.