‘Waste not, want not’ as the saying goes, but a new scheme launching in Pembroke Dock is set to help transform unsold food and drink into delicious meals.

Tesco’s Community Food Connection, which is delivered in partnership with FoodShare FoodCloud, launches in Pembroke Dock and around the UK next week.

The scheme seeks to connect to local charities and community groups in the town with the aim of them using surplus Tesco produce to feed those who might otherwise not get their three square meals a day.

Among the first groups benefitting from this innovative approach to tackling waste and want is The Celtic Café which opens inside St Patrick’s Church, Treowen Road, Pennar, every Thursday in term time, 3.30-5.30 pm.

The cafe was approached by Tesco because of its work to give the people of Pennar a place for relaxation, friendship and good food.

Rev. Nicky Skipworth, the Vicar, says: “The cafe team was delighted, alongside other local groups like PATCH, to be approved for participation in the scheme by Tesco.

“This means we can add delicious new items to the menu while still charging pocket-money prices, reaching out especially to families whose children get free school meals or the older generation who like a nice hot meal with some company.

“But until we see what food is available each week, we won’t know what’ll be cooking until just before we open - it’ll be a lot of fun deciding what to cook.

“In addition to our speciality homemade cakes, we’ll be cooking up a storm with pastries, fruit and vegetables.

“Please drop in and take a look because it’s for you, too; we offer an especially warm welcome to children or families on their way home from school; dogs on a lead can also come in.

“Our thanks to Tesco store manager Vanessa Martin and their community champion Sharon Bevan for being so very helpful, also our friends at Pennar Hall and Pennar Community School. Find us on Facebook The Celtic Cafe at St. Patrick’s Church.”