The Cargo Collective
Providing fresh foods for the Newham community and lowering carbon emissions
We distribute surplus food around Newham that would otherwise go to waste.
Our innovative project addresses food poverty in Newham by harnessing the power of the community in an environmentally friendly way. We tackle one of the most pressing issues in our area while combating food waste and environmental pollution.
Partnerships 🤝🏾
We partner with local businesses who kindly donate surplus food, which would otherwise go to waste.
Volunteer-led 🌱
Our volunteers collect the food using eco-friendly cargo bikes, which helps to reduce our carbon footprint.
Redistribution 📦
The food is then transported to our Community Pantry and to Newham Food Banks, where it feeds hundreds of people every week.
Become a partner
Why partner with us?
Demands are constantly depleting our food supply, and we need you to help us make a difference. We are looking for partners who can regularly provide us with products such as fresh fruit and vegetable produce, long-life ambient products, hygiene products, and household items.
How do you benefit?
📊 Meet your corporate social responsibility targets
🍞 Play your part in addressing food insecurity in Newham
♻️ No more food waste. We will handle it for you at no cost.
🚲 We offer opportunities to advertise your organisation on our cargo bikes
⏰ We save you time and money, which is a win-win!
Meet Rob
Rob is our Surplus Food Partnership Coordinator, and is responsible for running our Community Pantry whilst ensuring we are stocking this with culturally appropriate food to meet the needs of our diverse community.
If you want to enquire about partnering with us, email robert.mclean@renewalprogramme.org.uk
How we make a difference
Our impact
Since our inception, we have:
- Supported 138 households in Newham.
- Saved our partners £24,900 in food that would have gone to waste
- Rescued 3 tonnes of food from disposal
- Stopped 7.5 tonnes of CO₂ from being released into the atmosphere
Our partners
Since February 2024, nine partners have joined us in the fight against food waste including:
Ready to be number ten?
