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<p>Foodbanks are independent, charitable organisations and the UK Government does
not have any role in their operation. However, since 2018 over £11 million has been
awarded to the surplus food redistribution sector to help them acquire more surplus
food from the supply chain to those in need.</p><p> </p><p>Hundreds of projects both
large and small have been supported across the country in providing infrastructure
such as vehicles, freezers and fridges. In addition, through the Waste and Resources
Action Programme we continue to work closely with the redistribution sector and across
the food chain to tackle any barriers to increasing redistribution including through
the provision of tools and guidance.</p>
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