Every day, countless individuals and families across our nation find themselves struggling to make ends meet. Bills pile up, and many are forced to make heart-wrenching choices between paying for utilities or putting food on the table. It's a crisis that too many of us know all too well.

Meanwhile, supermarkets are discarding perfectly edible food in massive quantities every day. Imagine the impact if all that good food went to people who desperately need it, instead of ending up in landfills. Not only would it help alleviate hunger, but it would also be a significant step towards sustainability and responsible resource use.

Statistics reveal that around one-third of all food produced globally is wasted, and a substantial portion of this waste occurs at the retail level, including supermarkets. In the UK alone, it’s estimated that supermarkets generate approximately 200,000 tonnes of food waste annually, much of which is still perfectly edible. These numbers are not just overwhelming; they're unacceptable.

Current laws and regulations often inadvertently encourage this wasteful behavior, as many supermarkets fear potential legal repercussions from donating food. It's time to change this paradigm.

I propose enacting legislation that mandates supermarkets to redirect edible surplus to food banks and charities. Similar laws in France and Italy have proven successful, ensuring that supermarkets donate unsold food instead of disposing of it.

By collaborating with supermarkets, NGOs, and local authorities, we can create a streamlined process that ensures safe and efficient distribution of surplus food. Such a law would not only combat food waste but also signal a commitment to humanity and environmental conservation.

We need your help to make this change happen. Sign this petition to call for a new law that holds supermarkets accountable for their food waste and helps feed those in need. Together, we can push for a future where no one has to choose between their bills and their meals.