Devon Farm Kitchen, a social enterprise delivering frozen meals across South Devon with the aim of generating long-term income for Rowcroft Hospice, is celebrating a double win at the Devon Food Drink Awards 2024. The awards ceremony, a highlight in the foodie calendar, took place at Sandy Park Conference Centre in Exeter earlier this month and saw some of Devon’s finest food and drink businesses come together to celebrate.
Devon Farm Kitchen, the innovative and environmentally focused social enterprise, was awarded Sustainability Pioneer and Best Online Retailer Gold. The Sustainability Pioneer Award showcases the enterprise’s dedication to quality, sustainability, and local provenance, recognising its impactful efforts, including its zero-plastics and zero-waste strategies, use of compostable packaging, and commitment to sourcing ingredients from local farming and fishing communities. The Best Online Retailer Award celebrates Devon Farm Kitchen’s exceptional online shopping experience, as well as its excellent customer service, efficient delivery and high quality products.
Joe Bradshaw, General Manager at Devon Farm Kitchen, attended the awards and said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be recognised for both sustainability and online retailing. Our team works tirelessly to ensure our meals are not only delicious but also environmentally responsible, and these awards are a testament to that effort. It’s a proud moment for us and for Rowcroft Hospice, knowing that our work is helping to support both the planet and
our community.”
As a local charity, Rowcroft must raise £10 million annually to continue providing its services. To support this effort, the hospice launched Devon Farm Kitchen in 2021, helping to generate long-term income to fund compassionate care for people living with lifelimiting illnesses. As hospices across the UK grapple with growing financial challenges, with some even reducing services, Rowcroft’s innovative Devon Farm Kitchen initiative is
set to play an important role in supporting the future sustainability of local end-of-life care.
If you would like to enjoy sustainable, locally sourced meals delivered right to your door while supporting Rowcroft Hospice and the people they care for across South Devon, visit www.devonfarmkitchen.co.uk to learn more, or call 01803 217477 to request a brochure.
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