Brumbassadors to go behind the scenes at region’s biggest food distribution centre
Chamber members will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and volunteer at the region’s biggest food redistribution site during a special Brumbassadors event.
Brumbassadors – launched by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce last year - is a platform for amplifying good news and opportunities across business, culture and sport in the city.
The first in a behind-the-scenes series of Brumbassadors events will take place at Fareshare Midlands’ facility.
The member exclusive event is on Thursday 5 March.
FareShare Midlands plays a critical role in Birmingham and the wider Midlands, rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to more than 650 charities and community organisations.
Every week, this food supports around 60,000 people while reducing waste, strengthening communities and creating opportunities through training, employability and volunteering.
Chamber members will receive a tour of the recently-opened Sir Peter Rigby Coronation Food Hub before having the chance to spent two hours volunteering, either by supporting in the warehouse or cooking lunch.
Marcella Meehan, event manager at the GBCC, said: “Following the success of our Brumbassadors events, we wanted to shine a light on organisations that do something really special in our city.
“We’re delighted to be teaming up with Fareshare Midlands for our first Brumbassadors Behind the Scenes trip, where members can not only learn more about the charity’s work, but take an active part in supporting them through a few hours volunteering.”
Simone Connolly, FareShare Midlands CEO, said: “This visit gives Chamber members a real insight into how surplus food is transformed into vital support for local communities, while also creating opportunities through training, employability and volunteering.
“Every week, our team redistributes food to frontline charities and community organisations across the Midlands, and it’s powerful to see that impact first-hand.
“By opening our doors to Birmingham’s business leaders, we hope to spark meaningful connections and inspire ongoing involvement, whether that’s through volunteering, fundraising or longer-term partnerships that help us reach even more people.”
