As part of its charitable work, B-Corp certified Phat Pasty Company has announced a charitable initiative to support Devon and Cornwall Food Action.
During Cornish Pasty Week 2025 (24 February-2 March), Phat Pasty has pledged to donate 5p to the charity for every traditional Cornish pasty sold. The drive will raise vital funds for Devon and Cornwall Food Action, which works to eliminate food poverty in Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall.
The charity is different to a food bank, in that it redistributes donated surplus food from their partners, which include major supermarkets, wholesalers, manufacturers and high street food outlets, to those in need. With a network of nearly 100 volunteers, the donations the charity receive cover the basics that enable them to function, such as warehouse rent, vehicle upkeep and utility bills.
In December 2024 alone, the charity helped 685 individuals and families, providing them with grocery bundles that fill a shopping trolley for a nominal £25 contribution. This not only provided people with much needed, affordable access to food, it also rescued over 17 tons of food. In addition, the charity also supported local soup runs, schools, and breakfast clubs.
Paul Clark, Phat Controller at Phat Pasty, commented: “This is the second time we have supported Devon and Cornwall Food Action. After seeing the real difference the charity has on people in need within their area, as well as the work they do to reduce food waste, it was an easy decision for us to support them again.
“As a supplier of traditional Cornish pasties, made in Cornwall, we feel a great affinity with the area and we’re pleased to be able to donate to a cause which directly benefits the local community.
“As a family business, we knew from the beginning that we wanted to do the right thing when it came to our products, people and planet. Our work was recognised in 2024, when we became B Corp certifiedTM, which was an incredible milestone for us. Supporting charities like Devon and Cornwall Food Action aligns with our core values.”
Alan Dunne, Chairman at Devon and Cornwall Food Action, said: “We strive to support everyone in need, whether they’re facing temporary hardships or ongoing struggles. We’re here to ensure no one goes hungry in our community. We simply couldn’t do this without donations and backing from businesses like Phat Pasty. We’re incredibly grateful for their continued support.”
Alongside its support of Devon and Cornwall Food Action, Phat Pasty is involved in wider charitable initiatives. It is partner to The Word Forest Organisation – an environmental charity – which plants trees, builds classrooms and facilitates education in Kenya. To date, Phat’s donations have resulted in nearly 25,000 fast-growing, predominantly food-bearing trees, being planted across Kenya, which have collectively drawn down and locked in 6,094 tonnes of CO2 – helping to offset Phat’s carbon footprint and combat the effects of climate change.
Through its continued charitable and sustainable work, Phat Pasty was the first Cornish Pasty company to achieve B CorpTM status. As part of the growing B LabTM network – the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement – Phat Pasty is amongst a growing group of nationally and globally recognised businesses which are committed to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet.
Phat Pasty will make the donation to Devon and Cornwall Food Action once Cornish Pasty Week 2025 is complete.
For further information on Phat Pasty please visit www.phatpasty.com
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