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James Andrews

What McDonald's has done with all its food since it closed stores

With no way to sell its food since restaurants closed on March 23, McDonald's UK has been busy giving it away instead.

So far hundreds of tonnes of essentials have been distributed to those the chain feels most in need.

"Whilst restaurants remain closed, McDonald’s continues to donate food to key workers and vulnerable people through foodbanks and charities including FareShare, Company Shop and Food Drop," the chain said in a statement.

When it closed restaurants, McDonald’s UK chief executive Paul Pomroy said: "We will be working closely with community groups across the UK and Ireland to distribute food from our restaurants to those most in need."

Food has gone to people on the front lines (Red Consultancy)

So far, using charity partners like FareShare, McDonald’s has donated more than 300 tonnes of food and drink to those in need.

These have gone to food banks and distribution centres in more than 1,900 towns and cities as serving more than 9,500 community groups across UK & Ireland.

The chain has also offered goods to key workers on the frontline with fresh produce through its Company Shop.

McDonald's has found a way to make meals at home a bit happier too (McDonalds)

And it's not stopped there - with the burger giant also taking steps to make sure any little ones missing their food can at least get a flavour of the McDonald's experience at home too. 

"For families who have a child with severe special needs, dinnertime can be extremely difficult," McDonald's said.

"For many children, the familiarity of the Happy Meal box is an important part of their routine."

So to help, McDonald’s teamed up with the National Autistic Society to provide packaging to more than 450 families, as well as hosting a downloadable PDF online others could use.

What McDonald's has donated so far

McDonald's staff getting food ready to ship to charities (Red Consultancy)
  • 100,000 litres of milk

  • 34,000 litres of orange juice

  • 5,000 litres of ketchup

  • eggs

  • bacon

  • bread

  • lettuce

  • onions

  • carrots

  • tomatoes

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