Tarem Services partners with Wates to tackle food insecurity

Tarem Services, a social enterprise dedicated to tackling in-work poverty and food insecurity, joined forces with UK construction company, Wates Group, last week (15 October) to bring essential food support to families in Kilburn Square through its Mobile Foodbank initiative.

Tarem Services has partnered with Wates as a member of its supply chain, employed by the group to provide cleaning services and labour supply in Brent and on several other of its London contracts. Wates is currently delivering a wide range of planned works at Kilburn Square on behalf of Brent Council.

A total of 100 food bags were distributed, each containing enough food to feed at least two people, benefiting approximately 200 individuals. This distribution directly addresses immediate community needs and demonstrates the commitment of both Tarem Services and Wates to supporting local communities.

This collaboration forms part of Tarem Services’ broader mission to provide support where it is needed most.

Managing Director Titus Komolafe expressed his gratitude for the partnership and the positive impact achieved: “At Tarem Services, tackling in-work poverty starts with addressing fundamental needs like food security. Our partnership with Wates reflects what can be achieved when businesses are driven by shared social values. Together, we are making a real difference in the lives of families here in Kilburn Square.”

James Gregg, Regional Managing Director for Wates, said: “Improving the lives of residents and creating thriving communities is at the core of our business. Partnering with social enterprises like Tarem to deliver initiatives like this allows us to support the local community in becoming stronger and more resilient.”

This is Tarem Services’ second Mobile Foodbank distribution, following a successful launch in Croydon earlier this month.