In an unprecedented move to combat dairy poverty, a pioneering milk ATM has been introduced in North London as part of a collaboration designed to enhance the accessibility of fresh dairy products.
An initiative has been unveiled involving the launch of the UK’s first free milk ATM, aiming to address the issue of dairy poverty. This innovative pop-up project is a result of collaboration focused on providing greater access to nutritious dairy.
Known as ‘The Milk Bank ATM’, this machine, prominently situated in North London, allows passers-by to obtain fresh milk with the simple push of a button. By offering this service, organisers aim to raise awareness about the availability of essential dairy products, especially for those in need.
The launch of this milk ATM is part of a broader nationwide initiative, with plans to install fully-sponsored and stocked refrigerated ‘Milk Banks’ at various charities across the country. This includes a commitment to equip 100 FareShare charities with fridges to facilitate the storage of fresh dairy products.
Jonathan Dixon, a senior vice president, emphasised the mission to improve the accessibility of nutritious dairy products throughout the UK. He stated, “We are on a mission to enhance the accessibility of nutritious dairy products for communities across the UK. Too many charities have to turn away fresh dairy donations because they have nowhere to store it, but by working with FareShare, we hope to overcome that.”
Ben Ashmore from FareShare highlighted the increasing demand for dairy products within their network, noting a lack of necessary infrastructure to safely store these items. “Our charities report that the demand for nutritious dairy products is increasing, but many lack the infrastructure to store refrigerated items safely. Thanks to Arla’s generous commitment to donating fridges to charities across the UK, many of these organisations can now offer a more varied range of nutritious food,” he commented.
This initiative not only addresses a pressing need for storage infrastructure but also marks a significant step towards alleviating dairy poverty across the UK, offering new possibilities for nutritious food distribution.
