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Shoppers across Yorkshire are now able to collect surplus food for free thanks to a growing partnership.
Lidl has expanded its work with Neighbourly and food-sharing app Olio to around 200 stores across the UK.
The scheme allows people to collect unsold fresh produce, meat, and bakery items at the end of the day via the Olio app, and stores taking part include Harrogate, Knaresborough, York, Scarborough, Pickering and Malton.
Fresh food is collected by Olio volunteers and redistributed to families and community groups.
Georgina Hall, director of corporate affairs at Lidl GB, said: "Real change requires a community effort, and we are incredibly grateful to our store teams, charity partners and the dedicated Food Waste Heroes who are rescuing good quality food for those who need it most.
"With our sights set on a nationwide rollout by the end of this year, this expanding partnership will soon empower communities to rescue up to nearly 12 million meals every single year."
The programme follows a successful trial at 20 stores and plans to expand across the country by the end of this year.
Lidl GB has also donated 50 million meals through its existing Feed it Back scheme since 2016.