A FAMOUS Penrith baked potato shop owner has gone viral after a heart warming social media post.

Tim of Tattie Tim's Baked Potatoes has grown tired of wasting 'perfectly good' food.

In a post liked over 1,200 times, he said: "For years now I've been throwing away perfectly good food. It's the nature of my business, I cook food three hours in advance of potential sales. Therefore some days I throw away perfectly good food as some days I'm busier than others.

"In 25 years this is something I have never been comfortable with or got used to. I've taken food to St Andrew's and the Sali army but no one has ever been about to take it, so it's gone in the bin."

In light of this, Tim has decided to take things into his own hands and help the community.

He said: "I've decided to do my own thing. I know that there are people and families in town that use food banks and struggle to feed themselves and their families through no fault of their own.

"I would like to give those people a filling nutritional meal. I understand that you may be embarrassed to approach me but please don't be. 

"Please don't let this go in the bin anymore, when human beings need it, come and see me. I can't promise it every day today for instance I sold everything, it's the nature of my business as I've already said, but most days food goes in the bin."

Available food will be ready to take after 3pm Monday to Saturday, free to anyone who needs it or anybody you think might need it.

To check availability, contact Tim on: 07964 820865