To commemorate his 75th birthday, Britain's King Charles III is taking a significant step in the fight against food poverty and waste by unveiling the 'Coronation Food Project.' The monarch,
a longstanding advocate for environmental causes and a supporter of sustainable economies for over five decades, will use this initiative to tackle the pressing issue of hunger.
King Charles III, known for his outspoken stance on environmental concerns, officially launched the Coronation Food Project on his birthday. This project aims to bridge the gap between food poverty and waste, addressing two critical issues simultaneously. In an article penned for the "Big Issue," a magazine typically sold by homeless individuals, Charles emphasized the urgency of tackling both food need and food waste.
"It is my great hope that this Coronation Food Project will find practical ways to do just that - rescuing more surplus food and distributing it to those who need it most," wrote King Charles III.
On his 75th birthday, King Charles III, accompanied by Queen Camilla, will visit a surplus food distribution center. The royal couple plans to engage with major British supermarkets to explore how the Coronation Food Project can effectively contribute to redistributing surplus food that would otherwise go to waste.
The Coronation Food Project highlights the alarming statistic that 14 million people in Britain are grappling with food insecurity. The escalating cost of living has pushed even more individuals into food poverty, resulting in a 38% increase in first-time users of food banks in the year leading up to March 2023, according to charitable organizations.
In addition to the project launch and birthday celebrations, King Charles III will host a reception to honor the work of nurses and midwives on Tuesday. This event is part of the broader commemoration of 75 years of the National Health Service, emphasizing the king's commitment to recognizing and supporting vital healthcare contributions in the country. Photo by Dan Marsh, Wikimedia commons.