DEVON & CORNWALL FOOD ACTION

Good food, shared – not wasted

We’re a volunteer-led charity rescuing good surplus food and sharing it with people and communities across Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.

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OUR IMPACT

Good food kept in use

  • 5,333food bundles issued
  • 133tonnes of food saved
  • 133,335meals (approximately)

January to the end of September 2026

How can we help you?

Our work

  • About us

    A volunteer-led registered charity rescuing good surplus food across Devon and Cornwall.

    Who we are

  • Behind our charity

    What drives us in our mission, and why our volunteers give their time.

    Our passion and commitment

  • Our partners

    None of what we do would be possible without our valued partners.

    Partner spotlight

  • Our Affordable Food Programme

    We’re not a food bank. We offer a longer-term, affordable food solution.

    How it works

FOR BUSINESSES

Turn your surplus food into community support

Partner with DCFA to rescue good surplus food and get it to local families – reducing waste, building goodwill in your community and strengthening your social responsibility.

  • Less food waste
  • Cost savings
  • Community goodwill
  • Stronger CSR
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LATEST NEWS

DCFA news

New DCFA Food Pop-Up Launches in St Austell This November

By Margret | 17th September 2026

Devon & Cornwall Food Action is launching a new Food Pop-Up in St Austell this November, helping local people access affordable food while reducing food waste across Cornwall.

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Communities Facing Growing Pressure as Living Costs and Energy Uncertainty Rise

By Alan Dunne | 26th March 2026

Communities across Devon and Cornwall are seeing rising demand for affordable food support as living costs increase and uncertainty around potential energy price rises adds further pressure on households. Find out more ….

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Feeding Communities, Fighting Waste: A Powerful First Half of 2025

By Alan Dunne | 4th August 2025

The first half of 2025 has been nothing short of incredible — and it’s all thanks to YOU, our amazing Devon and Cornwall Food Action Community. Find out more ….

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Devon and Cornwall Food Action: Volunteers, Partnerships, and the Power of Community

By Alan Dunne | 18th May 2025

Devon and Cornwall Food Action is transforming surplus food into vital support for families in need. Powered by volunteers and partnerships, DCFA tackles food waste and rising food insecurity—especially among working households….

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Drive Change Behind the Wheel of a Van by Becoming an Evening or Weekend Volunteer Driver for DCFA! 🚚✨

By Alan Dunne | 25th April 2025

Turn Your Love for Driving Into a Lifeline for Families in Need! We’re looking for Volunteer Van Drivers to join our evening and weekend teams. If you enjoy driving and, moreover, want to be part of a meaningful cause, this is the opportunity for you! ….

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A Quarter Full of Impact: Fighting Food Waste, Feeding Communities 🍽️💚

By Alan Dunne | 21st April 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, Devon and Cornwall Food Action continued making a lasting difference in the fight against food waste and insecurity. Find out more ….

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Attention DCFA Community: Important Price Update

By Alan Dunne | 6th March 2025

Important Price Update Due to rising costs, we’ve made the difficult decision to increase the price of our food bundles to £30 from 1st May 2025.
Why the Change? ….

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DCFA Secures Funding from Crime Proceeds: Turning Bad into Good!

By Alan Dunne | 27th February 2025

We are excited to share some fantastic news with our DCFA community! Thanks to the Devon and Cornwall Police, we’ve received crucial funding through Proceeds from Crime. Find out more ….

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Find Out the Impact of Our Volunteers’ Hard Work in December and January. 🍽️💚

By Alan Dunne | 15th February 2025

Congratulations to our incredible DCFA volunteers! Over the past two months, your dedication and hard work have had a tremendous impact on our community. Thanks to your efforts, we have successfully rescued and redistributed surplus food, providing essential support to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Your commitment to fighting food waste and feeding those in need is truly commendable. Find out more ….

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Collaborate with DCFA to Save Money On Food Waste & Make a Difference

By Alan Dunne | 13th February 2025

We are absolutely delighted to share that Devon and Cornwall Food Action recently attended the Hunt’s Food Show 2025! Connecting with our food industry partners provided an incredible opportunity for us to dive into some great conversations about how collaborating with us can help them save money. Moreover, our food programme doesn’t just reduce costs—it makes a real difference by supporting individuals and families in need. Find out more ….

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