FareShare Sussex & Surrey was established in 2002 by City Gate Community Projects. From delivering food with one van to a handful of homeless shelters in Brighton and Hove. Today they redistribute surplus food to organisations across Sussex and Surrey with a fleet of vans including 3 electric vans and one e-cargo bike. In 2024 they expanded by opening the Guildford Depot.
They provide food to more than 144 charities and community groups that not only deliver meals but provide additional services, such as advice and guidance, health support, counselling and befriending. They are an environmental charity that uses surplus food as a vehicle for good above and beyond alleviating hunger.
Around 170 volunteers keep the project thriving and are at the heart of FareShare Sussex & Surrey.
“There’s a strong sense of community, a group of quite different people, all working together to achieve something greater than any one of us could achieve. The first thing I noticed when I started, apart from the warm and generous welcome, was the sheer amount of laughter which seems to pervade the organisation. Smiles and positivity make it a really uplifting place to volunteer.”
Jon, Warehouse Volunteer
“Fareshare Sussex & Surrey has enabled First Base to offer a wider selection of healthy foods than would otherwise have been possible. We have been better able to respond to individual preferences, food allergies, cultural and religious requirements, which has made our service more inclusive.”
Debs, FirstBase
Unit 3-4 Fairway Business Centre
Westergate Road, Brighton BN2 4JZ
Tel: 01273 671111
6 Midleton Industrial Estate Rd,
Guildford GU2 8XW
Tel: 01483 927 500
Email: info@faresharesussexandsurrey.org.uk
Partner Organisation: City Gate Community Projects
Mon-Fri : 8.30am – 6.30pm
Sat-Sun : Closed
