Newtown Food Surplus, a not-for-profit community initiative based in Powys, is celebrating a significant financial boost after receiving £8,932 from the Hafren Dyfrdwy Community Fund. This grant will play a crucial role in covering essential operational expenses, enabling the organisation to continue its vital work of redistributing high-quality surplus food to local residents, educational institutions, and community groups in a welcoming and inclusive manner.
Sustaining Community Support Through Food Redistribution
The project collaborates extensively with supermarkets, suppliers, and local partners to prevent perfectly good food from ending up as waste, while simultaneously supporting a diverse range of community settings across the region. In the past year alone, Newtown Food Surplus has successfully redistributed over 63 tonnes of surplus food, making a substantial impact on reducing environmental waste and providing essential support to the local community.
Operational Excellence and Volunteer Dedication
Day-to-day operations are coordinated by a paid operations coordinator, supported by a large and dedicated team of volunteers. This structure ensures that food is distributed safely, consistently, and with the utmost care. The recent funding injection from the Hafren Dyfrdwy Community Fund will help secure the continuation of this important work, allowing the organisation to respond flexibly to evolving local needs while maintaining open, stigma-free access for all.
Voices from the Project and Funders
A spokesperson for Newtown Food Surplus expressed profound gratitude, stating: “We’re very grateful to the Hafren Dyfrdwy Community Fund for this support. Funding like this helps us cover the everyday costs that make our work possible and allows our volunteers and coordinator to focus on what really matters — supporting people, schools and community groups while reducing food waste.”
Jade Gough, community fund officer at Hafren Dyfrdwy, added: “The work of Newtown Food Surplus not only prevents good food from going to waste but also strengthens community connections and supports people across Powys in a dignified, inclusive way. The dedication of their volunteers and staff is incredible, and we’re proud that the Hafren Dyfrdwy Community Fund can help them continue providing such an essential service.”
This funding represents a vital lifeline for the project, ensuring it can continue to bridge the gap between food surplus and community need in Powys, fostering resilience and sustainability for years to come.
