Cafe opens serving food destined for landfill

The number of centres for emergency food supplies in the region is on the rise but a cafe in West Yorkshire is thought to be the first in the country to offer food which was destined for landfill.

The people behind The Real Junk Food Project in Leeds say what's being described as a "social experiment" is meeting demand - and using up food which might otherwise be thrown away.

It comes after a 76 per cent increase in the number of food banks being opened - and a 170% increase in the numbers of people given emergency food. Chris Kiddey reports:

A cafe which serves food which might otherwise be thrown away is said to be flourishing in Leeds.

The Real Junk Food Project in Armley serves meals created from ingredients which have been donated from a variety of sources - including restaurants and supermarkets.

It's staffed by volunteers and is thought to be the first of its kind in the country. Diners are just asked for donations.

A cafe the serves left over food thrown out by restaurants and supermarkets has opened in Leeds.

The Real Junkfood Project in Armley only serves meals created from food destined for landfill.

Numerous restaurants, supermarkets and cafes in the city have now got behind the scheme and donate food on a daily basis after they were approached by project leaders.