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Soaring Fuel Prices Push FareShare South West Costs Up

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  • FareShare South West says soaring fuel prices threaten its food redistribution efforts.
  • Demand for food support in Devon and Cornwall has risen 45% since the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Collecting and delivering surplus food now costs sharply more because of higher fuel prices.
  • Volunteers and staff face higher travel expenses to reach their shifts.
  • FareShare South West relies on government, corporate and independent funding sources.