We’re changing our name!
Our old name, Bwyd Dros Ben Aber or Aber Food Surplus, no longer reflects the full scope of our work toward creating a more resilient and sustainable food system... Maybe it never did!
For now, we’re embracing the playful temporary name ‘Bwyd Aber Pwy?’ ‘Aber Food Who?’—a call to action and an open invitation for you to help shape our future identity.
This isn’t just a name change; it’s an invitation to take part in building a better food system for everyone in Aberystwyth. ‘Who?’ represents all of us—individuals, families, and the entire community—who have the power to make positive environmental change, one step at a time.
Why change our name?
When we first launched as Aber Food Surplus, we focused on redistributing surplus food and reducing food waste. But now, our work has expanded to include much more—community gardening, food skills workshops, and local food resilience projects, all with an emphasis on sustainability and collaboration. We believe it's time for our name to reflect better this broader mission and the transformative work we are doing with the community.
But we don’t want to do it alone. That’s where you come in!
Your input is key!
We are launching a process to explore a new name, and we’d love to hear your thoughts. Over the next 2 weeks, we invite you to take part in shaping the future of our initiative. This isn’t just about picking a name—it’s a chance to learn more about what we do, why we’re doing it, and how you can get involved in our mission to create a more resilient and sustainable local food system.
We hope you’ll provide feedback on how our name can better capture our values and purpose. Your input will help us continue to build trust, foster community connections, and create a name that truly represents us all.
Why ‘Aber Food Who’?
For now, we're playfully referring to ourselves as ‘Aber Food Who?’—a fun call to action. It's an invitation for you to take part in this exciting process, and to take action towards positive environmental change, whatever that looks like for you. ‘Who’ reflects not only our search for a new identity, but also the community of Aberystwyth that we serve—because at the end of the day, it’s about all of us.
How to participate - Fill out the google form by 31st December.
We’d appreciate you taking some time to fill out this feedback form—it may take 5 - 10 minutes, and your input will make a big difference! By completing the survey, you’ll be helping us choose a name that better reflects who we are today and where we’re headed. Whether you’re a customer, volunteer, or community member, we value your opinion.
Here's the feedback form: https://forms.gle/
Thank you!
We are so excited to have you with us on this journey to renew our identity while staying true to our mission. Together, we can continue to create meaningful change, build a thriving local food culture, and take action on climate change.
Find out more about our journey and how you can get involved on our blog! https://www.