This episode of "The office" from City Harvest is all about the driver, Minde, and shows our truck in action on the road. Minde Jespas has been delivering free food to communities across London since 2020, and is now certified to drive City Harvest’s 7.5-tonne lorry, which can go further afield to rescue more quality surplus for London communities facing food poverty.

We are all very aware of the contrast between the wealth within the City Livery Companies and food poverty in nearby areas. Food banks and other charities are facing a decrease in donations at a time when the need is increasing exponentially.

The Livery Food Initiative was launched by the Livery Charity Chairs Group (LCCG) in December 2022. We are seeking funding to increase the volume of surplus food able to be redistributed by City Harvest to other charities in London. Given the deepening crisis, LCCG is asking for contributions from all those within the Livery movement.

The need is huge and increasing as CEO Sarah Calcutt describes in this very short video. From this you will see that City Harvest is facing a rapid decline in the food that had been available and is constantly needing to adapt. Regulations mean food suppliers are having to become more efficient and reduce food surpluses.

The Lord Mayor handed over the keys of the Livery Food Initiative branded Truck to City Harvest, at a ceremony outside Mansion House on 5 March.