The Sir Peter Rigby Coronation Food Hub
Birmingham
"The Sir Peter Rigby Coronation Food Hub represents a powerful step forward in tackling food poverty and unemployment across Birmingham. This cutting-edge facility will not only enable FareShare Midlands to redistribute substantially more surplus food to those who need it most, but also help break the cycle of poverty through training and employment opportunities for local people. We are incredibly grateful to Sir Peter Rigby and his Charitable Trust for the generous support and commitment to creating lasting change."
Simone Connolly, CEO of FareShare Midlands
The Coronation Food Project, inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, aims to bridge the gap between food insecurity and food waste. Birmingham was identified as a priority location due to its high levels of unemployment and child poverty. The Sir Peter Rigby Charitable Trust has committed £2 million towards the establishment of The Sir Peter Rigby Coronation Food Hub, reflecting Sir Peter's passion for supporting communities in need in the West Midlands.
Located in Gravelly Park, Birmingham, the Hub is run by FareShare Midlands, the region’s leading food redistribution charity. FareShare Midlands currently redistributes surplus food to 650 charities and community groups and schools across the region, helping to feed over 60,000 people every week. The Sir Peter Rigby Coronation Food Hub will double its current food redistribution capacity.
Beyond food, the new Hub will enable the local community to access training in warehousing, catering and technology, supporting thousands of people into sustainable employment. Through the development of a high specification kitchen facility, the new Hub will also be able to provide training for charities and individuals to learn more about utilising surplus food.
Sir Peter said, "I was deeply shocked and saddened to learn that nearly half of Birmingham’s children live in poverty, with many having very limited access to regular nutritious meals. My decision to support the new Coronation Food Hub reflects my commitment to ensuring that local families don’t go hungry.”