Petition · past parliament
Require All Food Businesses to Donate Their Unsold Stock to Those In Need
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
In the UK, thousands of people live rough. Many others don’t live rough, but are still homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or otherwise affected by poverty. Sometimes, homeless people don’t eat for days! Despite this, some UK supermarkets UK throw out the equivalent of 190 million meals a year!
There are thousands of people in the UK who live rough or are otherwise homeless, or just in poverty. These people struggle to feed themselves and their children.
Yet, supermarkets, restaurants, bakeries and greengrocers throw out masses of food each year. This food could be used to feed those in need!
Obviously, the food that is donated to those in need should be of edible and safe quality - food that is past its use-by date shouldn’t be eaten. But there is no need for such waste!
Yet, supermarkets, restaurants, bakeries and greengrocers throw out masses of food each year. This food could be used to feed those in need!
Obviously, the food that is donated to those in need should be of edible and safe quality - food that is past its use-by date shouldn’t be eaten. But there is no need for such waste!
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Require Supermarkets, Restaurants and other Retailers to Donate Food Waste
Timeline
| 25 Nov 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Dec 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Dec 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.