In a sad turn of events, the community-based project Use 'Ya' Loaf in Wigan has announced its closure. The shop which was aimed at diverting surplus food from landfills while addressing food poverty has closed its doors due to a surge in utility costs and limited food supplies.
Co-founder Victoria Wareing expressed the difficulties faced and said the project had been unable to secure essential support. "We haven't received the support needed; it's too late," she said. Try MEN Premium now for FREE...
just click here to give it a go. The initiative played a crucial role in repurposing surplus food to assist people struggling with food poverty.
However, with manufacturers scaling back production and utility bills surging to an overwhelming £750 per week during the summer, sustaining the operation became financially untenable. "My mental health has suffered so much.
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