Charity warns of unprecedented food demand

Food redistribution charity Fareshare is struggling to meet unprecedented demand in Cumbria, as the need for free and discounted food has surged due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The charity supplied 300 tonnes of surplus food last year but requires more vans to deliver to the region. Users like Leanne Hackett and Diane Snedker rely on Fareshare to offset the rising cost of living, emphasizing the importance of the charity's work. Fareshare calls on local charities and businesses to support their efforts in reaching more people in Carlisle and Cumbria by increasing their fleet to three vans.