Cathedral partners with food charity

A vital food charity in Hereford, now known as South Wye Foodshare, has joined forces with Hereford Cathedral to enhance its operational capacity. The charity, which previously operated as St Martin's Foodshare, has outgrown its original location and experienced a significant rise in required paperwork.

This new partnership with the cathedral aims to streamline administrative tasks and provide essential governance support. "Our role is to quietly provide governance and operational support so that the incredible volunteers can continue to do what they do best," stated Kirsty Price, the cathedral's commercial manager. This allows the core volunteers to focus on distributing food and providing support services.

South Wye Foodshare assists around 600 people in the city each week, offering free food, advice, and social interaction. The initiative redistributes unsold food from supermarkets that would otherwise go to waste. The charity operates from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church on Belmont Road, with additional distribution points throughout Hereford.

The collaboration emphasizes the community aspect of the food share, noting that for some users, it may be their only social contact. The cathedral's involvement ensures the charity can continue its essential work, making a significant impact on food security and community well-being in Hereford.