FareShare South West Faces Rising Fuel Costs Amid Growing Food Demand
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FareShare South West, a food aid charity serving Devon and Cornwall, has warned that soaring fuel prices are straining its operations. Over the past six months, petrol prices rose 31% and diesel 41%, driving up the charity’s operating costs, which it has absorbed without external funding. At the same time, demand for food from partner charities has surged 45% compared to pre‑pandemic levels, increasing the charity’s workload. FareShare relies on 80 unpaid volunteers who cover their own travel expenses; the organization cautions that some volunteers may cease volunteering due to the high travel costs.
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Food aid charity under pressure from fuel costs
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- FareShare South West
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- warned of increased pressure due to rising fuel costs
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- food redistribution operations
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- Oct 20, 00:00
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- Oct 20, 13:15
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- Oct 20, 14:10
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- BBC BusinessRelated fact: single sourceSource report revisedFareShare South West faces rising fuel costs as food demand surges in Devon and Cornwall
Report first recorded Oct 20, 14:10
FareShare South West, the largest food redistribution charity in Devon and Cornwall, reports a 45% increase in demand for food support since the Covid-19 pandemic. Soaring fuel prices have sharply raised the charity's operating costs, with petrol up 31% and diesel up 41% in the last six months. The charity, which relies on 80 volunteers and four paid staff to sort and deliver surplus food weekly, warns that rising costs may force some volunteers to stop helping due to travel expenses. Despite the pressure, the charity plans to expand its operations by moving to a larger hub and adding more collection points.
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