Food waste campaign is a big success

A Peterborough man has hit the road in an effort to prevent 100 tonnes of food going to landfill - and helping needy residents in the city.

For the last twelve months, Cocoa Fowler has been a man on a mission – helping to divert tonnes of potential food waste from landfill, to those in need in Peterborough, with his company, Food For Nought

Cocoa - who is partially disabled - started out with a battered old car and borrowed trailer, collecting surplus food from willing retailers and producers, then delivering it to community food fridges and charities. He has now secured a sign written van and is looking to expand his pick-ups and deliveries, open a shop and offer cookery courses.

Cocoa is now looking for help - both financial and physical.

He said: “Due to my condition I can only spend three of four hours a week picking up potential waste food and delivering it to the charities that are feeding the needy, on any particular day. But I have only just scratched the surface.”

To help Cocoa, or for more information, call PS Media on 07597886353.

Cocoa has helped prevent tonnes of food going to landfill