Twelve Scottish causes have benefitted from the appearance of Mowi’s Salmon Wagon food truck – serving up barbequed salmon dishes – at local occasions this year, Mowi Scotland has confirmed.
An initiative created to raise money for charities and communities across Scotland by serving up delicious salmon fillet burgers and noodle salads, the Salmon Wagon has been present at events in Achiltibuie, Appin, Benbecula, Isle of Harris, Isle of Skye, Kilchoan, Kyle of Lochalsh, Newtonmore, North Uist and Rosyth, with 100% of its proceeds from the sale of food going to local causes.
In total, since its launch three years ago, the food truck has raised GBP 14,258 for local causes, serving up over 3,000 salmon dishes at 26 events.
“In its second summer on the road, we are delighted that the Salmon Wagon has raised a significant amount for many worthy causes. Having attended the events, which ranged from village galas and agricultural shows, to Highland games and festivals, we are lucky enough to have met first-hand the charities and communities that will benefit from the funds raised,” Mowi Scotland’s Community Engagement Officer Jayne MacKay said.
“It was a privilege to be able to spend time at these important social occasions. Supporting the local groups that host them is an important element of Mowi’s commitment to helping local communities in thriving. We can’t wait to learn more about some of the fantastic events scheduled for next summer as we seek applications for 2024 and make the difficult decision of which ones to support.”
Mowi Scotland is inviting communities and local organisations that would like the fund-raising Salmon Wagon to attend their event in 2024 to apply online. Applications close on 31 December 2023, with successful applicants announced in February 2024.
