Tummies Not Trash

Tummies Not Trash is a fully volunteer run organisation, who passionately dedicate their time to rescuing food that would otherwise have to be thrown away since it can no longer be sold.

We are delighted that the summer of 2023 has been so productive, we’ve , in the short time of three months saved over 43 tonnes of food from ending up in landfill and are growing at a phenomenal rate. September sees the launch of our WhatsApp community so we a keep in better contact and update our community regularly.

We believe that food should be eaten, not thrown in the trash.

Food waste is a tragic and often misunderstood problem and for years retailers have attempted to tackle the problem by offering to donate their surplus food to charities who can collect it at the end of the day.

Recognising that many groups don’t have the resources to send staff out to collect, in 2021 we formed a group of volunteers who would pick up surplus food from retailers; and through building a network of partner charities and local community groups, would drop off the food to where it can best be used.

Throughout 2022 we have grown at a phenomenal rate and decided to form Tummies Not Trash so that our volunteers, donors and charity partners can work with us, knowing that their contribution is benefitting their local community.

Tummies Not Trash are always keen to build our partnership network. Whether that be volunteers, charities and local groups that can use the food we collect, or perhaps you are a local retailer who would like us to help save your surplus food. We would love to hear from you!