Unused food from movie and TV production sets in the north is to be distributed to families in need.
The initiative follows a pilot scheme earlier this year involving two productions, which saw over 1,000 leftover meals taken from the filming sets and provided to local families.
It is being carried out though a partnership between Northern Ireland Screen and community sharing app Olio.
It allows production caterers to notify local volunteers at the end of a day’s filming about food that can be collected and distributed to those in need.
Those involved aim to eliminate any food waste from sets across the north’s film and TV industry.
Big name productions recently filmed in the north include the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie, and Game of Thrones prequel show A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
NI Screen chief executive Richard Williams said: “By teaming up with Olio, we are signalling our desire to tackle food waste and hunger while also supporting local communities in need. The initiative aligns with our commitment to sustainability, and we look forward to obtaining excellent results...across more than 20 productions in the near future.”
Stormont’s economy minister Conor Murphy said: “This innovative partnership is a great example of how the screen industry can work collaboratively with the community and voluntary sector to create a more just and sustainable circular economy.
