Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Feeding Britain There's no place for hunger in the UK ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://feedingbritain.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News & Views](https://feedingbritain.org/news/) - [Don't Break the Link: Why Free School Meals and HAF Must Stay Connected](https://feedingbritain.org/dont-break-the-link-why-free-school-meals-and-haf-must-stay-connected/) - What is HAF? The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme has become one of the most effective ways of supporting children and families during the school holidays. Every year, it provides nutritious meals, enrichment activities and safe spaces for children who might otherwise go without. For many families, HAF is much more than a holiday - [Report Shows the Increasing Role of Affordable Food Clubs in Connecting Communities and Building Resilience](https://feedingbritain.org/report-shows-the-increasing-role-of-affordable-food-clubs-in-connecting-communities-and-building-resilience/) - For thousands of people, Affordable Food Clubs offer a path towards improved wellbeing, community connection and financial resilience. Through more than 8,000 survey responses - analysed in our new report From Crisis to Resilience and our previous reports, Feeding Hope (Summer 2024), Feeding Community (Spring 2025) and Feeding Resilience (Autumn 2025) - we have now - [Building a More Resilient Rural Food Network](https://feedingbritain.org/building-a-more-resilient-rural-food-network/) - Across the UK, food insecurity is rising sharply, but in rural communities this experience of hardship is often intensified. Limited public transport, a lack of affordable food offerings, higher costs, and the loss of local services can make accessing food significantly harder. According to Trussell’s 2025 Hunger in the UK report, 14.1 million people (including - [Feeding Britain Board of Trustees Announcement](https://feedingbritain.org/feeding-britain-board-of-trustees-announcement/) - Having joined the board of trustees ten years ago, and served as Chair for the past seven years, Baroness (Rosie) Boycott will now take on the role of Feeding Britain's Patron. Rosie will be succeeded as Chair by Professor Greta Defeyter, who joined the board of trustees seven years ago, and has served as Chair - [From food banks to food clubs: a shift towards dignity, choice and resilience](https://feedingbritain.org/from-food-banks-to-food-clubs-a-shift-towards-dignity-choice-and-resilience/) - Across the UK, community organisations are exploring new ways to tackle food insecurity. While food banks have long provided essential emergency support for people in crisis, many communities are now developing complementary models that focus on prevention and long-term resilience. One of the most significant developments has been the growth of Affordable Food Clubs – - [Gordon Ramsay partners with Feeding Britain to tackle hunger across the UK](https://feedingbritain.org/gordon-ramsay-partners-with-feeding-britain-to-tackle-hunger-across-the-uk/) - World acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and television presenter Gordon Ramsay today announced a partnership with the award-winning charity, Feeding Britain, to tackle hunger across the UK.Gordon was struck by the extent of child hunger across the UK, with 800,000 children in poverty at risk of going hungry during the school holidays and 1 in 10 households - [New Report Shows how Affordable Food Clubs are Helping Improve Diets, Strengthen Financial Security and Foster Community](https://feedingbritain.org/new-report-shows-how-affordable-food-clubs-are-helping-improve-diets-strengthen-financial-security-and-foster-community/) - Feeding Britain is proud to publish our new report, Feeding Resilience: The role of Affordable Food Clubs in boosting diet, strengthening financial security and fostering community. This report adds to the findings of Feeding Hope and Feeding Community, our Summer 2024 and Spring 2025 nationwide studies into the impact of Affordable Food Clubs on dietary - [Vacancy January 2026: Network Co-Ordinator, East of England](https://feedingbritain.org/vacancy-january-2026-network-co-ordinator-east-of-england/) - We are hiring a Network Co-Ordinator for the East of England. The primary focus of this role will be the Nourishing Norfolk network, with wider support being offered across Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire as well. Please see the full job description and person specification below. To apply or if you have any questions email: andrew.forsey@feedingbritain.org Salary: £31,250 - [Feeding Britain vacancy: Project Officer (December 2025)](https://feedingbritain.org/feeding-britain-vacancy-project-officer-december-2025/) - We are hiring a Project Officer. Please see the full job description and person specification below. To apply or if you have any questions email: andrew.forsey@feedingbritain.org Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9am – 5.30pm) Pension: 5% of salary paid by company Contract: Initial 12-month contract with potential for - [A Summer of Food and Fun: HAF Programme Highlights, Summer 2025](https://feedingbritain.org/a-summer-of-food-and-fun-haf-programme-highlights-summer-2025/) - Feeding Britain is pleased to be part of the HAF Alliance working to ensure no child goes hungry in the school holidays. Thanks to generous support from Comic Relief, Meals and More and the Health Lottery, Feeding Britain has been able to create 33,743 holiday places this summer, giving thousands of children the chance to - [Growing Connections: How CropDrop is Turning Surplus Food Into Community Support](https://feedingbritain.org/growing-connections-how-cropdrop-is-turning-surplus-food-into-community-support/) - In allotments, gardens, and fields across Bath and North East Somerset, CropDrop is making sure no good fruit or vegetable goes to waste whilst making sure as much as possible ends up feeding the people who need it most. The idea is simple: CropDrop, which is a member of the Feeding Britain network, coordinates the - [St Helens Fruit in Schools Project](https://feedingbritain.org/st-helens-fruit-in-schools-project/) - This blogpost was written in collaboration with the St Helens Fruit in Schools Project St Helens is a borough in Merseyside with nearly half of the school age children population living in the 20% most deprived areas nationally. St Helens Council therefore used the UK government’s Household Support Fund to provide healthy snacks to children - [Neighbourhood Food Co-ops: A Cooperative Approach to Community Resilience in Plymouth](https://feedingbritain.org/neighbourhood-food-co-ops-a-cooperative-approach-to-community-resilience-in-plymouth/) - Plymouth’s growing network of neighbourhood food co-ops is helping families stretch their food budgets, build skills, and connect with their local communities. Rooted in the Cooperative Movement and based on the Cooperation Town model, these co-ops provide affordable food and much more: they offer a practical, community-powered response to food insecurity that is built on - [Vacancy July 2025: Northern Ireland Programme Director](https://feedingbritain.org/northern-ireland-programme-director/) - Feeding Britain is working towards a future where no one in the UK goes hungry, and where food banks are a thing of the past.In pursuit of that objective in Northern Ireland, we are currently supporting seven local partnerships and are also part of a cross-sector partnership established by colleagues at Queen's University Belfast and - [Vacancy July 2025: Good Food Scotland Programme Director](https://feedingbritain.org/vacancy-july-2025-good-food-scotland-programme-director/) - We are hiring a Programme Director for Good Food Scotland. Please see the full job description and person specification below. To apply or if you have any questions email: andrew.forsey@feedingbritain.org Salary: £31,000 pa for 4 days per week Location: Remote within Scotland Length of Contract: Initial 12-month contract with potential for longer term extension Job - [Vacancy July 2025: Feeding Britain Policy and Advocacy Officer](https://feedingbritain.org/vacancy-july-2025-feeding-britain-policy-and-advocacy-officer/) - We are hiring a Policy and Advocacy Officer. Please see the full job description and person specification below. To apply or if you have any questions email: andrew.forsey@feedingbritain.org Salary: £26,000 pa Location: Remote within the UK Length of Contract: Initial 12-month contract with potential for longer term extension Job Details Feeding Britain is working towards - [New Report Shows the Community Impact of Affordable Food Clubs and their Role in Fostering Resilience](https://feedingbritain.org/new-report-shows-the-community-impact-of-affordable-food-clubs-and-their-role-in-fostering-resilience/) - Today, Feeding Britain is proud to publish our new report, Feeding Community: The Role of Affordable Food Clubs in Building Resilient Communities. This report adds to the findings of Feeding Hope, our 2024 nationwide study into the impact of Affordable Food Clubs on dietary intake and wellbeing, to demonstrate the wider impact of this provision - [BRITE Box: Fun, family-centered cooking](https://feedingbritain.org/brite-box-fun-family-centered-cooking/) - This blog is written by Marie-Anna Gallès from BRITE Box. BRITE Box supports disadvantaged children and families through weekly recipe meal kits that offer hands-on cooking experiences. The goal is to address food insecurity in a fun, family-centered way, building resilience, improving weekly food budgets, and enhancing both physical and mental health. Families come together around - [Voices to End Hunger Awards](https://feedingbritain.org/voices-to-end-hunger-awards/) - Newcastle Anti-Hunger Leader Andrew Forsey Wins National Award, Beating AJ Tracey and Big Zuu Feeding Britain Director honoured for bold leadership in fight against food poverty A leading voice from the North East has been awarded a top prize at this year’s Voices to End Hunger Awards, triumphing over high-profile nominees including rappers AJ Tracey, - [Affordable Food Clubs Impact Report (April 2025)](https://feedingbritain.org/affordable-food-clubs-impact-report-april-2025/) - Affordable Food Clubs provide a dignified source of low-cost, nutritious food for individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. Unlike food banks, which offer vital crisis support, Affordable Food Clubs provide sustained and longer term support, enabling people to regularly access a wide range of groceries. Members make a small, manageable financial contribution for - [Vacancy April 2025: Feeding Britain Project Officer](https://feedingbritain.org/vacancy-april-2025-feeding-britain-project-officer/) - We are hiring a Project Officer. Please see the full job description and person specification below. To apply or if you have any questions email: rose.bray@feedingbritain.org Salary: £26,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week (9am - 5.30pm) Pension: 5% of salary paid by company Contract: Initial 12-month contract with potential for longer term Annual Leave: 25 days - [New Report Shows the Transformative Impact of Affordable Food Clubs on Nutrition and Wellbeing](https://feedingbritain.org/new-report-shows-the-transformative-impact-of-affordable-food-clubs-on-nutrition-and-wellbeing/) - Over the past five years, a new form of dignified food aid has taken root in communities across the UK—Affordable Food Clubs. These projects, which include pantries, social supermarkets and larders, offer households at risk of hunger access to low-cost, nutritious food. Feeding Britain's network includes nearly 400 such projects, collectively supporting 91,000 households. Today, - [Getting Started with Gleaning](https://feedingbritain.org/getting-started-with-gleaning/) - This blog post was written by our partners at Gloucestershire Gleaning. In the Stroud District of Gloucestershire, we have been exploring the potential for gleaning surplus food from local farms and primary food producers for distribution via community food hubs, in order to supplement their usual sources of surplus food via supermarket collections and national - [Affordable Food Clubs Impact Report (October 2024)](https://feedingbritain.org/affordable-food-club-impact-report-october-2024/) - Affordable Food Clubs, such as Pantries and Social Supermarkets, provide vital support in communities across the UK, helping people to stretch their budgets further and access a choice of nutritious food at affordable prices. In addition, many act as community hubs, offering social opportunities, cooking and nutrition activities, and access to advice services. As of - [Vacancy October 2024: Feeding Britain Communications Officer](https://feedingbritain.org/vacancy-october-2024-feeding-britain-communications-officer/) - We are hiring a Communications Officer. Please see the full job description and person specification below. For your application or if you have any questions email: info@feedingbritain.org Salary: £26,000 (pro rata)Hours: 15 hours per week split over 2 days per weekPension: 5% of salary paid by companyContract: 12-month contractAnnual Leave: 25 days per annum, plus 8 - [Finding Sources of Surplus Food in Gloucestershire](https://feedingbritain.org/finding-sources-of-surplus-food-in-gloucestershire/) - This blog is written by Annie Page. Encountering empty shelves in supermarkets is an unwelcome event we have all experienced in recent times, but for those already in food poverty, the impact of these shortages is compounded. Whether due to Covid, Brexit, economic turmoil or climate change, the increasing cost and unreliability of food supplies - [One Can Trust: School Meal Project](https://feedingbritain.org/one-can-trust-school-meal-project/) - This blog is from One Can Trust who joined the Feeding Britain network in 2021. Over the years, Feeding Britain have worked with One Can Trust to launch a fuel bank to provide crucial support to households in fuel crisis in High Wycombe. One Can Trust spoke at a Feeding Britain policy session on the - [Social Supermarkets: the New Normal?](https://feedingbritain.org/social-supermarkets-the-new-normal/) - The latest Food and You survey from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) makes for sobering reading. The food security chapter reports that 25% of respondents from England, Wales and Northern Ireland are now classed as food insecure. This lack of secure access to safe, nutritious and acceptable food results in reduced quality, variety or desirability - [Affordable Food Clubs Impact Report (April 2024)](https://feedingbritain.org/affordable-food-clubs-impact-report-april-2024/) - Affordable Food Clubs provide local communities with low-cost and nutritious food, enabling people on low incomes to stretch their budgets. Feeding Britain supports a network of 378 Affordable Food Clubs, which include social supermarkets, pantries, larders and food buses. These settings have a collective total membership of over 90,000 households. Unlike foodbanks, which provide crucial - [In Memory of Frank Field, Lord Field of Birkenhead](https://feedingbritain.org/in-memory-of-frank-field-lord-field-of-birkenhead/) - "Frank Field has long been a hero of mine, and he will remain so for the rest of my life."Andrew Forsey, National Director of Feeding Britain Frank Field has long been a hero of mine, and he will remain so for the rest of my life. Behind all of his ideas and projects was a - [Vacancy: Finance and Administration Officer](https://feedingbritain.org/vacancy-finance-and-administration-officer/) - Our partners at Good Food Scotland are hiring. Location: Hybrid/Glasgow Contract: 24 months (3 days per week) Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 (pro rata), dependent on experience The Good Food Scotland programme, run by Feeding Britain, is working toward a hunger-free Scotland in which everyone can afford and access the food they need for a healthy - [The Feed, Norwich: Little bright lights case study](https://feedingbritain.org/the-feed-norwich-little-bright-lights-case-study/) - This blog is a case study from The Feed in Norwich about Michelle who has been coming to their Social Supermarket. Alongside the supermarket, The Feed also offer a community cafe and kitchen as well as wider wraparound services and support to deliver their vision of 'communities where everyone thrives'. They are part of the - [The Good Food Scotland Larder Network](https://feedingbritain.org/gfs-larder-network/) - This blog comes from Chris Stephens, Member of Parliament for Glasgow South West and Chair of Good Food Scotland. If you’ve been following my role as the Chair of Good Food Scotland, you’re likely aware of the impactful and affordable food projects I’ve been actively involved in. These initiatives are crafted to address the crucial - [Good Food Scotland Larder Coordinator Vacancy](https://feedingbritain.org/good-food-scotland-larder-coordinator-vacancy/) - Location: Southside Larders, Various LocationsHours: 26 hours per weekWage: £15 an hourContract: Fixed term contract (12 months)Start Date: As soon as possibleAnnual leave: 25 days pro-ratedClosing date for applications: 6th March 2024Interviews: To be confirmed To apply: Please send a current CV and a maximum one-sided covering letter to pauline@goodfoodscotland.org detailing why you feel you - [New research highlights the problem of rural hidden hardship](https://feedingbritain.org/18554-2/) - A new participatory research project by Dr Stephanie Denning at Coventry University funded by the British Academy and Leverhulme Trust has sought to better understand hardship in the North Cotswolds: people’s experiences of rural hardship, coping strategies, and barriers to improved wellbeing. What did the research find? The research found that hardship can be defined - [Trustee Vacancy – Feeding Britain](https://feedingbritain.org/trustee-vacancy-feeding-britain/) - We welcome your consideration to join our board of trustees. Feeding Britain is the charity established in 2015 to implement the recommendations of the All-Party Parliamentary Inquiry into Hunger in the United Kingdom. We are working toward a future where nobody in the UK goes hungry, through a combination of direct project delivery, the allocation - [The Handmade Christmas Co. and Feeding Britain: Working together to give more than just a gift at Christmas](https://feedingbritain.org/the-handmade-christmas-co/) - Feeding Britain is proud to share that they have been partnering with The Handmade Christmas Co. in their ‘gift to give’ initiative for a number of years, and this year, the Christmas retailer donated over 10,500 meals thanks to their customers. Since 2020, The Handmade Christmas Co. has been selling Christmas gift hampers to their - [Feeding Britain vacancy: Project Officer](https://feedingbritain.org/feeding-britain-vacancy-project-officer/) - Salary: £26,000 to £29,000 dependent on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week (we expect this to be a full time role, but are open to discussions around part time options)Pension: 5% of salary paid by companyContract: 12-month contractAnnual Leave: 25 days per annum, plus 8 public holidaysLocation: Remote Application: Closing Date – 11.59pm Sunday 11th Feb 2024 - [Feeding Britain and Your Local Pantry: Working with households to build dignity, hope and choice](https://feedingbritain.org/feeding-britain-and-your-local-pantry-working-with-households-to-build-dignity-hope-and-choice/) - Feeding Britain, Your Local Pantry and others are working together to prevent hunger, offer dignity and choice, and co-design a national exit strategy from dependence on foodbanks. The past few years have presented a great many challenges for the country, felt perhaps most keenly by people on low incomes. We know that all too many - [Affordable Food Clubs Impact Report (October 2023)](https://feedingbritain.org/affordable-food-clubs-impact-report-october-2023/) - Feeding Britain is supporting a network of 348 affordable food clubs - encompassing pantries, larders, and social supermarkets - across its 87 regional and local partnerships. These settings make food and other essentials more affordable and accessible to their 75,000 member households, helping people to stretch their budgets further while preventing at least some of - [Vacancy: Good Food Scotland Larder Coordinator Sandyhills](https://feedingbritain.org/sandyhills-vacancy/) - Our partners at Good Food Scotland are hiring a Larder Coordinator. Please see the Job Description below. Location: 20 Balbeggie Street, Glasgow, G32 9HQHours: 16 hours per weekWage: £15 an hourContract: Fixed term contract (12 months)Start Date: As soon as possibleAnnual leave: 25 days pro-ratedClosing date for applications: 8th November 2023Interviews: We will be running - [The Telegraph: Letters - "Affordable Food Clubs"](https://feedingbritain.org/the-telegraph-letters-affordable-food-clubs/) - This letter was published in The Telegraph on 24th August 2023 SIR – A growing number of Britain’s food banks are searching for an exit strategy that can prevent another decade of lengthening queues for, and growing dependency upon, emergency food parcels (“Food banks are on the rise across the world – but are they the answer?”, - [Remarks delivered by Andrew Forsey to the Royal Society of Medicine, June 2023](https://feedingbritain.org/remarks-delivered-by-andrew-forsey-to-the-royal-society-of-medicine-june-2023/) - It’s a real privilege to be with you this afternoon, not least because of something I read in Michael Nelson’s write-up of the proceedings of a Low Income Project Team meeting, held at the Royal Society of Medicine, in 1996. The Royal Society was described, in that document, as a venue that provided an appropriate - [Vote for Us - Feeding Britain Need Your Help to Win the My Favourite Voucher Codes Poll!](https://feedingbritain.org/vote-for-us-feeding-britain-need-your-help-to-win-the-my-favourite-voucher-codes-poll/) - This July, Feeding Britain are taking part in the My Favourite Voucher Codes poll; where the public decide which charity will win a donation of 20% of their profits! Every month the money-saving experts My Favourite Voucher Codes nominate 4 charities to be a part of their charity poll. At the end of the month, - [Feeding Britain Network Gathering April 2023](https://feedingbritain.org/feeding-britain-network-gathering-april-2023/) - ‘You’re showing the country an alternative to ever more people having to rely on food banks’Andrew Forsey, National Director of Feeding Britain On Thursday 20th April, the lead contacts from Feeding Britain’s regional partners came together to share best practice, ideas and experiences to help shape the network’s priorities going forward. We were kindly hosted - [Vacancy: Good Food Scotland - Community Supermarket Manager](https://feedingbritain.org/vacancy-good-food-scotland-community-supermarket-manager/) - Our partners at Good Food Scotland are hiring a Community Supermarket Manager – please see full details and information on how to apply below. Location: Nitshill Shopping Centre, GlasgowHours: 37.5 hours per week, worked over 5 days, with flexibility required in hours and days to meet the demands of the project. Some evening and weekend - [Vacancy: Good Food Scotland Support Officer](https://feedingbritain.org/vacancy-good-food-scotland-support-officer/) - Our partners at Good Food Scotland are hiring a Support Officer - please see full details and information on how to apply below. Location: Mixture of home working and working from Good Food Scotland projects across Glasgow.Hours: 7.5 hours per weekWage: £11 an hourContract: Fixed term contract (12 months)Start Date: As soon as possibleAnnual leave: - [Affordable Food Clubs Impact Report March 2023](https://feedingbritain.org/affordable-food-clubs-impact-report-march-2023/) - This data is from end of February 2023. The photo shows the Affordable Food Hub at Swindon Women’s Empowerment Programme. Feeding Britain has worked with community organisations, charities and food networks to support the development of 275 affordable food clubs, encompassing pantries, larders, and social supermarkets. In the three months since our last report, we - ['A lifeline for Merseyside' - £120,000 Duchy boost for community food spaces](https://feedingbritain.org/a-lifeline-for-merseyside-120000-duchy-boost-for-community-food-spaces/) - 'A lifeline for Merseyside' - £120,000 Duchy boost for community food spaces 66 community food spaces have received a significant boost from the Duchy of Lancaster Benevolent Fund Merseyside to help them meet unprecedented levels of demand for their services.Pantries, food clubs, and social supermarkets in Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral are helping - [Vacancy: Good Food Scotland Larder Coordinator Sandyhills](https://feedingbritain.org/vacancy-good-food-scotland-larder-coordinator-sandyhills/) - Our partners at Good Food Scotland are hiring a Larder Coordinator. Please see the Job Description below. Location: 20 Balbeggie Street, Glasgow, G32 9HQHours: 16 hours per weekWage: £15 an hourContract: Fixed term contract (12 months)Start Date: As soon as possibleAnnual leave: 25 days pro-ratedClosing date for applications: 19 March 2023Interviews: TBC To apply: Please send a current CV and a maximum one-sided covering - [New Data on Food Bank Use](https://feedingbritain.org/new-data-on-food-bank-use/) - This blog is written by Andrew Forsey, National Director of Feeding Britain The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published new survey data which enable us to identify trends in the use of food banks, against a backdrop of rising food insecurity, across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The data were gathered in Spring 2022, shortly - [Vacancy: Good Food Scotland Larder Coordinator - Toryglen](https://feedingbritain.org/vacancy-good-food-scotland-larder-coordinator/) - Our partners at Good Food Scotland are hiring a Larder Coordinator. Please see the Job Description below. Location: Toryglen Larder, 179 Prospecthill Circus, G42 0LAHours: 16 hours per weekWage: £15 an hourContract: Fixed term contract (12 months)Start Date: As soon as possibleAnnual leave: 25 days pro-ratedClosing date for applications: 28th February 2023Interviews: TBC To apply: - [Affordable Food Clubs Impact Report](https://feedingbritain.org/affordable-food-clubs-impact-report/) - This data is from end of November 2022. The photo shows the Queen of Greens affordable greengrocers in Liverpool. Feeding Britain has, in partnership with like-minded organisations, supported the development of 226 affordable food clubs - encompassing pantries, larders, and social supermarkets - across our network. In the three months since our last report, we - [Involve Northwest: Offering expert advice within food projects](https://feedingbritain.org/involve-northwest-offering-expert-advice-within-food-projects/) - This blog is written by Martin Richards, Welfare Service Manager at Involve Northwest. Martin offers advice appointments within food projects across Wirral. In this blog, Martin reflects on the drivers of need for food aid that he is seeing through his work. The causation of Wirral public requiring food and support with energy from our - [Rethinking food banks: how the Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped food aid in the UK](https://feedingbritain.org/rethinking-food-banks-how-the-covid-19-pandemic-has-reshaped-food-aid-in-the-uk/) - This blog is written by Dr Ronald Ranta on research he has published with Dr Hilda Mulrooney, Dr Nevena Nancheva and Dr Dee Bhakta. This research reveals the dramatic changes that the Covid-19 pandemic brought to the UK food aid sector with a move away from the traditional food bank model. They found that, alongside significantly increased levels of need, the pandemic brought about greater coordination and oversight of food aid, as well as the upscaling of capabilities, infrastructure, and provisions. The team argues that if the changes and innovations are maintained, they have the potential of not only transforming the food aid sector and food aid for the better, but also help deal with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. - [Zayn supports Feeding Britain](https://feedingbritain.org/zayn-supports-feeding-britain/) - Huge thanks to Zayn who is supporting Feeding Britain with a new collection of long and short sleeved t-shirts. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Feeding Britain, to support our work to prevent hunger. You can find out more and view the t-shirts here. - [Vacancy: Feeding Britain Communications Officer](https://feedingbritain.org/vacancy-feeding-britain-communications-officer/) - We are hiring a Communications Officer. Please see the full job description and person specification below. For your application or if you have any questions email: rose.bray@feedingbritain.org Salary: £31,000 (pro rata) Hours: Part time15 hours per week Pension: 5% of salary paid by company Contract: 12-month contract Annual Leave: 25 days per annum, plus 8 - [Feeding Britain's policy priorities (Autumn 2022)](https://feedingbritain.org/feeding-britains-policy-priorities-autumn-2022/) - Policy proposals to eliminate hunger and food insecurity from the United Kingdom Legislation Social Security Benefits (Healthy Eating) Bill, to ensure social security payments are calculated using a method which safeguards households’ ability to afford an adequate dietHealthy Start Scheme (Take-Up) Bill, to introduce automatic registration among all eligible families for Healthy Start in England, - [Four years of the Number Seven Citizen's Supermarket](https://feedingbritain.org/four-years-of-the-number-seven-citizens-supermarket/) - The first affordable food club developed by Feeding Britain, Number Seven, was opened in Birkenhead in October 2018. It now serves a membership of 1,200 households, of whom 700 visit at least once a week. Last year, members saved a collective total of £500,000 on food and other essentials (including nutritious meals which are cooked - [Understanding food insecurity in Bath and North East Somerset](https://feedingbritain.org/food-insecurity-banes/) - Authors: Dr Leda Blackwood & Fran Baber (University of Bath) When you think of Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), perhaps what springs to mind is graceful Georgian architecture, Bath Rugby matches, healing waters and spas, summer festivals, and Somerset cider. But, like all regions in the UK, there are health inequalities and poverty in - [“Can I come every day?” – Barnsley’s Healthy Holidays Programme 2022](https://feedingbritain.org/barnsley-healthy-holidays-programme/) - This blog is written by Amy Calvert from Good Food Barnsley. The Healthy Holidays programme is a national project that seeks to enrich children and young people’s lives through the integration of nutritious meals and enriching activities that support with physical and mental health and wellness. In Barnsley, recent years have seen a host of - [A Healthy Start for Liverpool](https://feedingbritain.org/a-healthy-start-for-liverpool/) - Author: Dr Naomi Maynard The Healthy Start Scheme is a lifeline for so many pregnant women and families with young children, providing access to good food: fruit, vegetables, milk and vitamins which are so important to give your child the best start in life. It certainly was for me, when back in 2014 my husband - [Creating a ‘living’ food strategy that is owned by the city of Liverpool](https://feedingbritain.org/creating-a-living-food-strategy-that-is-owned-by-the-city-of-liverpool/) - Co-authors: Nadeen Haidar (People Powered Results), Naomi Maynard (Feeding Liverpool), Andrew Forsey (Feeding Britain) Local food strategies perform two vital functions. Firstly, they lend a coherence and focus to the work taking place across different sectors, in pursuit of our shared objectives of Good Food for all. Secondly, they also drive the necessary changes in - [Summary of Feeding Britain’s affordable food clubs (June 2022)](https://feedingbritain.org/summary-of-feeding-britains-affordable-food-clubs-june-2022/) - Feeding Britain has, in partnership with like-minded organisations, supported the development of 150 affordable food clubs - encompassing pantries, larders, and social supermarkets - across our network. In the three months since our last impact report we have worked with partners to open 20 new clubs. These 150 settings are making food and other essentials - [The London Food Bus is looking for a Driver](https://feedingbritain.org/the-london-food-bus-is-looking-for-a-driver/) - Our partners, Be Enriched, are looking for a Bus Driver for the innovative London Food Bus. Find out more and apply here: www.be-enriched.org/vacancies More information: ​We are looking to recruit an experienced PCV bus/coach driver. You will be required to drive the bus to deliver our food project across boroughs; maintaining our weekly schedule at - [Case Study: A partnership that reaches deep into communities to deliver Household Support funding to where it is needed most](https://feedingbritain.org/norfolk-community-foundation-hsf/) - When the Government made £6.6 million available to Norfolk County Council as part of the national Household Support Fund, the Council realised they would struggle to reach the many people who were vulnerable but not connected to statutory support. Acknowledging this, they approached the Norfolk Community Foundation for assistance. The Foundation was able to deliver - [Sign the petition: The UK Government must urgently increase benefits payments to keep pace with the real cost of living](https://feedingbritain.org/sign-the-petition-the-uk-government-must-urgently-increase-benefits-payments-to-keep-pace-with-the-real-cost-of-living/) - Food banks cannot and should not pick up the pieces of the rising cost of living. Sign food bank coordinator Steph Maxwell's petition below. "More and more people are being put at risk of destitution, unable to afford the absolute essentials that we all need to eat, stay warm, dry, and clean. Food banks, food - [Good Food Scotland Vacancy: Kennishead Larder Coordinator](https://feedingbritain.org/good-food-scotland-vacancy-kennishead-larder-coordinator/) - Our partners at Good Food Scotland are hiring a Larder Coordinator in Kennishead. Please see the Job Description below. Location: 60 Kennishead Avenue, G46 8RN Hours: 12 hours per week Wage: £15 an hour Contract: Fixed term contract (6 months) Start Date: As soon as possible Annual leave: 25 days pro-rated Closing date for applications: - [Pathways from Poverty: Impact Report (March 2022)](https://feedingbritain.org/pathways-from-poverty-impact-report-march-2022/) - The Pathways from Poverty model involves placing specialist advice workers into community-led food projects to help resolve some of the wider issues that households are facing when they receive help with food. The advice workers build trusted relationships with households in these familiar settings, and can then provide expert support around benefits, debt, budgeting, housing, - [FoodSavers: Saving on more than just the weekly shop](https://feedingbritain.org/foodsavers-saving-on-more-than-just-the-weekly-shop/) - This blog is written by Tess Wilkins, FoodSavers Coordinator - [Media coverage roundup](https://feedingbritain.org/media-coverage-roundup/) - Here you can see the latest press cuttings and media coverage from Feeding Britain: The House: Rishi Sunak needs to step out of his ivory tower and see what real poverty in Britain looks like, 17th April 2022 Quids in! Pro: In a cost of living crisis, how can we improve benefits take-up?, 13th April - [The Times: Cost of cooking forces poorest families to ditch fresh food](https://feedingbritain.org/the-times-cost-of-cooking-forces-poorest-families-to-ditch-fresh-food/) - The below article was published in The Times on 24th March 2022. By James Beal, Social Affairs Editor. Britain’s poorest families are switching off their cookers, ditching fresh food and huddling in one room to save money in the cost of living crisis, experts say. Charity bosses said a day after Rishi Sunak’s spring statement - [An Easter thank you message from our President, Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury](https://feedingbritain.org/an-easter-thank-you-message-from-our-president-justin-welby-archbishop-of-canterbury/) - "Thank you for working so hard in your local community to help tackle hunger. We've all been through an extraordinary time during the last few years. Some people were already struggling financially before COVID struck and have found that things have got worse rather than better. You are there for those people and you are - [The Hyndburn Food Pantry](https://feedingbritain.org/the-hyndburn-food-pantry/) - This blog is from Stacy Walsh who runs the Hyndburn Food Pantry that opened in October 2021. The Pantry offers nutritious affordable food to local people who may otherwise be at risk of hunger. The Hyndburn Pantry is one of over 130 Affordable Food Clubs being supported and developed by Feeding Britain. You can find - [The Cornwall Gleaning Network](https://feedingbritain.org/the-cornwall-gleaning-network/) - This blog is written by Holly Whitelaw from Gleaning Cornwall Gleaning - Who should pay? Modern day Gleaning is the act of collecting leftover crops from farmers' fields after they have been commercially harvested or from fields where it is not economically profitable to harvest. Farmers have to over produce in order to ensure they have - [Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association (MTHA) and its Ty Pantri Model](https://feedingbritain.org/merthyr-tydfil-housing-association-mtha-and-its-ty-pantri-model/) - This blog is written by Bethan Thomas, Community Development Manager at Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association At MTHA, the tenants and the community are at the heart of what we do. The pandemic was no different. The challenges that the community faced were nothing that we had ever seen before, and as a borough, a range - [The B&NES Food Equity Action Plan](https://feedingbritain.org/the-bnes-food-equity-action-plan/) - This blog comes from our partners in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES) - it shares their experience of refreshing their Food Equality Action Plan. Context The B&NES Fair Food Alliance formed in March 2020 and has provided a strong local mechanism for co-ordination and setting the strategic direction of food insecurity work over the - [The Times: Letter to the Editor - "Tax raid on the poor"](https://feedingbritain.org/the-times-letter-to-the-editor-tax-raid-on-the-poor/) - 15 April 2021 Sir, Your investigation taps into a sentiment that is voiced with increasing desperation by food banks: namely, that the monthly deduction of large sums from poorer households’ universal credit payments is promoting chronic hardship (“Tax raids target poorest families on universal credit”, Apr 14). In the run-up to the budget we asked - [The Times: Letter to the Editor - "Rebuilding after lockdown"](https://feedingbritain.org/the-times-letter-to-the-editor-rebuilding-after-lockdown/) - Sir, Among the most severe economic consequences of coronavirus is the heightened risk of long-term youth unemployment and all its scarring effects (“Call to make unemployed build roads and schools”, News, May 8). We have asked the chancellor to initiate a job-guarantee scheme, as part of a broader package to protect living standards. If an - [The Times: Letter to the Editor](https://feedingbritain.org/the-times-letter-to-the-editor-2/) - Sir, Paul Johnson (“Covid gives us the chance to choose how generous benefits should be”, Business, Oct 12) offers a clear description of the rocks and hard places between which the Treasury, and millions of families on low incomes, find themselves. Equally clear is the evidence offered by food banks: the temporary £20 weekly boost - [Financial Times: Letter to the Editor - "Fighting hunger requires community self-help"](https://feedingbritain.org/financial-times-letter-to-the-editor-fighting-hunger-requires-community-self-help/) - From Andrew Forsey, National Director, Feeding Britain, London SW1, UK SEPTEMBER 24 2020 Three decades stood between the rise of food banks in America and their creation in Britain. By contrast, the recent drivers of hunger, outlined by your correspondent Patti Waldmeir, have emerged simultaneously among the poorest individuals in both countries (“A new era - [Financial Times: Letter to the Editor - "Governments should fund self-help schemes"](https://feedingbritain.org/financial-times-letter-to-the-editor-governments-should-fund-self-help-schemes/) - From Andrew Forsey, National Director, Feeding Britain, London SW1, UK JULY 5 2021 While many households have been able to save more money in recent months, such developments seldom include those on low incomes (“UK households save a fifth of disposable income in first quarter”, Report, FT.com, June 30). Indeed, the ability of the budgets - [The Times: Letter to the Editor](https://feedingbritain.org/the-times-letter-to-the-editor/) - Wednesday 23rd March 2022 Sir, Your leading article hits the bullseye. Households seeking our help have been struggling with the rising cost of living since last autumn. Many of those whom we used to see once a month we now see once a week, if not daily. In tandem with this need for food, there - [Rural models of affordable food provision](https://feedingbritain.org/rural-models-of-affordable-food-provision/) - Across the Feeding Britain network, our partners are finding innovative ways to provide affordable nutritious food to rural communities, tackling issues of accessibility as well as affordability. This blog provides a summary of some of the models currently in operation. If you would like to find out more please contact info@feedingbritain.org Feeding Devon: Dartmoor pop-up - [Summary of Feeding Britain’s affordable food clubs (Feb 2022)](https://feedingbritain.org/summary-of-feeding-britains-affordable-food-clubs-feb-2022/) - Feeding Britain has, in partnership with like-minded organisations, supported the development of 130 affordable food clubs - encompassing pantries, larders, and social supermarkets - across our network. These settings are making food and other essentials more affordable and accessible to 16,700 households, thereby helping them stretch their budgets further while preventing at least some of - [The changing politics of hunger: reasons for hope and caution](https://feedingbritain.org/the-changing-politics-of-hunger-reasons-for-hope-and-caution/) - On how many occasions in the past decade has the politics of hunger produced any reason to be hopeful? Hardly any, until a few weeks ago.Buried deep within a report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), published in July, were data showing that the number of people needing to use a food bank at - [Government analysis reveals pressure on poorer households' food budgets](https://feedingbritain.org/government-analysis-reveals-pressure-on-poorer-households-food-budgets/) - In a report published on 16th December 2021, the Government acknowledges that falling incomes among Britain's poorest households could have squeezed their food budgets and left them exposed to increases in the cost of living. Among the findings of the first UK Food Security Report, published by the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs, - [Summary of Feeding Britain's affordable food networks (November 2021)](https://feedingbritain.org/feeding-britain-affordable-food-networks-reporting-november-2021/) - Feeding Britain has, in partnership with like-minded organisations, directly established or supported 96 affordable food settings across our network. These range from pantries and food clubs to food buses and citizens’ supermarkets. These settings are making food and other essentials more affordable and accessible to over 14,000 households on low incomes - thereby helping to - [Four new social supermarkets for Halton](https://feedingbritain.org/four-new-social-supermarkets-for-halton/) - The launch of four social supermarkets has taken place in Halton, with all now open to the public. They have been made possible thanks to funding/support from Halton Borough Council, Halton Clinical Commissioning Group, Halton and St Helens voluntary Action, Halton Housing and Feeding Britain. An initial shop was opened at Queen’s Avenue, Widnes with - [The launch of the London Food Bus](https://feedingbritain.org/the-launch-of-the-london-food-bus/) - On 26 November 2021, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, joined food and social inclusion charity Be Enriched and key delivery partner Feeding Britain to officially launch The London Food Bus, a unique alternative retail concept with a mission to take reduced rate, healthy food to Lambeth and Wandsworth. For many years, Be Enriched has - [Prezzo pledges to help feed thousands of vulnerable people and families on low incomes this Christmas](https://feedingbritain.org/prezzo-pledges-to-help-feed-thousands-of-vulnerable-people-and-families-on-low-incomes-this-christmas/) - Prezzo has partnered with Feeding Britain to provide an additional 15,000 meals to vulnerable people and families on low income this Christmas. To support the “Love Every Moment This Christmas” campaign, Prezzo and Feeding Britain are inviting everyone to get involved in two ways. Firstly, you can nominate unsung heroes within your community who have - [Holiday Activities and Food Programme: Lessons from Summer 2021](https://feedingbritain.org/holiday-activities-and-food-programme-lessons-from-summer-2021/) - Four years ago, Feeding Britain drafted the School Holiday (Meals and Activities) Bill which called on the Government to initiate, for the very first time, a national programme of holiday provision for children and families. Having won cross-party support from more than 120 MPs, led by our Trustee Frank Field, the Bill succeeded in gaining - [Challenge Poverty Week marks key milestone for anti-hunger programme](https://feedingbritain.org/challenge-poverty-week-marks-key-milestone-for-anti-hunger-programme/) - A key milestone in the elimination of hunger and food poverty has been reached today, during Challenge Poverty Week, following a significant grant of £150,000, across two years, from Allchurches Trust to Feeding Britain. The Trust’s support will enable the anti-hunger charity, created by the Archbishop of Canterbury and with the Bishop of Gloucester among - [Universal Credit Cut petition](https://feedingbritain.org/universal-credit-cut-petition/) - Feeding Britain is calling upon the Government not to go ahead with the planned £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit. Our statement reads: We, the undersigned, call upon the Government not to go ahead with the planned £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit, as we believe this cut will add considerably to the hardship being experienced by - [From relief to resilience: What next for our food banks?](https://feedingbritain.org/from-relief-to-resilience-what-next-for-our-food-banks/) - This blog reflects on the landscape of food provision before and during the pandemic, as well as the need for sustainable, affordable food models moving forward. “What next for our food banks?” This is a question that, from day one of Feeding Britain’s creation six years ago, we have asked on an almost daily basis. - [The books, the tin and the garden wall](https://feedingbritain.org/the-books-the-tin-and-the-garden-wall/) - This blog is written by Margaret Gildea of Melbourne, Derbyshire. We would like to extend our thanks to Margaret, the local community and all those who have visited The Book House for their support. It wasn’t about the money. Not to begin with anyway. It was friends chatting about how we could get hold of - [Free School Meal parcels](https://feedingbritain.org/free-school-meal-parcels/) - No child should be served substandard food at any time of day or on any day of the week. That this has been happening to poorer children at the taxpayer's expense is appalling. The Department for Education did react strongly by raising this injustice with the caterers yesterday afternoon, but we need a much more - [KEY Project are hiring!](https://feedingbritain.org/key-project-are-hiring/) - KEY Project, in partnership with Feeding Britain, is seeking a part-time Project Development Officer to work as part of a strong team in South Shields to launch a new Community Food Bus. The role will be offered on a nine-month contract, with a salary of £27,540 (Pro rata, 20 hours across 3 days per week), - [The Welcome Network plans for the future](https://feedingbritain.org/the-welcome-network-plans-for-the-future/) - Holiday hunger: so much more than food The Welcome Network has been on a clear mission since 2017 to help tackle holiday hunger in west Cheshire. Cheshire West and Chester Council is funding the project until 2024, with the Welcome Network connecting more than 200 individuals, community sector organisations and publicsector services. This project is - [Changes to Feeding Britain’s governance](https://feedingbritain.org/changes-to-feeding-britains-governance/) - Feeding Britain has today confirmed three changes to its governing board. Professor Greta Defeyter, Stephanie Ellis, and Richard Gould have been recruited as three new trustees. They bring outstanding expertise and experience in protecting children’s nutrition, implementing local anti-poverty projects, and devising effective long-term organisational strategies. Baroness Boycott and Andrew Forsey have been appointed as - [Feeding Britain hosts Healthy Holidays webinar](https://feedingbritain.org/feeding-britain-hosts-healthy-holidays-webinar/) - On Thursday 24th September, Feeding Britain hosted a webinar on the lessons that can be drawn from this year's summer holiday programmes - of meals, activities, and childcare - to inform future policy and practice in England. We were joined by holiday club co-ordinators from the Feeding Britain network and the Mayor's Fund for London - [Update on Feeding Britain's governance structure](https://feedingbritain.org/update-on-governance-structure/) - Feeding Britain’s trustees met yesterday to review the charity's governance structure. They decided to proceed with the creation of two separate bodies: a cross-party parliamentary council of MPs and Peers to deploy the findings of Feeding Britain's work in pursuit of systemic change that will eliminate hunger and its root causes; and the charity itself - [A new social supermarket for Prenton](https://feedingbritain.org/a-new-social-supermarket-for-prenton/) - The Shaftesbury Youth Club in Prenton has a long tradition of supporting the local community, so it was no surprise when they decided to open their own social supermarket. Opened this week, in partnership with Feeding Britain, the new initiative offers low-cost food and other essentials to local residents. Social supermarkets are a proven way - [Good Food Barnsley are hiring!](https://feedingbritain.org/good-food-barnsley-are-hiring/) - Good Food Barnsley is a newly incorporated Community Interest Company which has a vision to ‘build a better Barnsley where everyone has the right to access the food they need to thrive’. Good Food Barnsley (GFB) grew out of the work of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Councils Food Access Group and Feeding Barnsley (part of Feeding - [Feeding 1,400 Children through the School Holidays in Derbyshire](https://feedingbritain.org/feeding-1400-children-through-the-school-holidays-in-derbyshire/) - Feeding Derbyshire is to orchestrate Derbyshire’s School Holiday Food Projects As a result of the Coronavirus outbreak, it is predicted that more children than ever could go hungry across the UK this year. Demand for food support is expected to increase by around 40% according to FareShare UK, the UK’s largest food charity, as more - [Kirkby’s Centre 63 partners with Feeding Britain to open new social supermarket](https://feedingbritain.org/kirkbys-centre-63-partners-with-feeding-britain-to-open-new-social-supermarket/) - As a consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic, UK food banks have experienced an unprecedented increase in demand for their services. Whilst lockdown proceedings begin to ease across the country, with non-essential businesses now reopen to the public, the need for food banks remains considerably high. In an effort to alleviate the difficulties that are continuing - [Where’s the money gone? The mystery of the ‘missing’ £88 million allocated to provide free school meals to disadvantaged children](https://feedingbritain.org/wheres-the-money-gone-the-mystery-of-the-missing-88-million-allocated-to-provide-free-school-meals-to-disadvantaged-children/) - MILLIONS of pounds allocated by the government to feed some of the poorest children in the country is unaccounted for, according to a new report published today. Hungry for Change, a working paper on free school meals being published by anti-poverty charity Feeding Britain, estimates that in one year alone £88.3 million allocated to local - [Ending Holiday Hunger: Feeding Britain Report Launch 14th December](https://feedingbritain.org/ending-holiday-hunger-feeding-britain-report-launch-14th-december/) - Rosie Boycott, Chair of the London Food Board, Feeding Britain Trustee Date: 14th December, 2017 Three million children at risk of hunger during their school holidays? Beggars belief, doesn’t it? That in one of the richest countries in the world, any child should go hungry during the holidays, let alone three million of them. Holidays are - [South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck seeks support in fight against food poverty](https://feedingbritain.org/south-shields-mp-emma-lewell-buck-seeks-support-in-fight-against-food-poverty/) - The Shields Gazette, 27 January 2018 "Emma Lewell-Buck said she had secured the cross-bench support of almost 70 MPs – including Conservatives – to her Food Insecurity Bill. If passed on Friday, it would be a significant step towards its introduction into law and the overhauling of the way food poverty is gauged. She believes - [Volunteers Respond to Holiday Hunger](https://feedingbritain.org/volunteers-respond-to-holiday-hunger/) - By: Stephanie Denning, ESRC-funded PhD researcher at the University of Bristol The latest 2017 Feeding Britain report, Ending Hunger in the Holidays, found that over 3 million children in the UK are at risk of holiday hunger. 1.2 million children are at risk of hunger when they do not receive a free school meal in - [‘Holiday hunger should be the shame of this government and it isn’t’](https://feedingbritain.org/holiday-hunger-should-be-the-shame-of-this-government-and-it-isnt/) - The Guardian, 25th July 2018 "Kids’ clubs are stepping in to fill the gap and stop children going hungry during the school holidays, as families struggle with austerity" Emma Lewell-Buck, Feeding Britain Trustee and chair of the Feeding Britain pilot in South Shields, speaks with Dawn Foster from the Guardian about the issue of holiday - [A Hunger Free UK Report](https://feedingbritain.org/a-hunger-free-uk-report/) - Feeding Britain has published a new report. This is our vision of a hunger free town. It compiles best practice and the innovative ideas from across our network and puts them together into one fictional town. Feeding Britain has been working in local communities since 2015 to find practical solutions to hunger. The charities,community groups, - [Feeding Coventry is hiring!](https://feedingbritain.org/feeding-coventry-is-hiring/) - Feeding Coventry is hiring a part-time Project Manager (contracted)! Accountable and reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees Contract rate per day: Negotiable per day dependent on experience Hours: 2 – 3 days per week worked flexibly, with occasional weekends and evenings Start date: To be agreed with the successful individual Contract period: 12 – 18 months - [Poverty during the School Holidays](https://feedingbritain.org/poverty-during-the-school-holidays/) - The Poverty and Inequality Commission's Advice for the Scottish Government on Addressing Poverty During School Holidays has been released today. The Commission was asked by the Scottish Government to consider whether there were actions in Every Child, Every Chance: The Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2018-22 that should be developed in tandem in order to maximize - [News Highlights 2013](https://feedingbritain.org/news-highlights-2013/) - Feeding Britain in the news Demand for food banks show ‘society falling away’, ITV, 16 October 2013 Labour MP calls for probe into spiralling number of families resorting to foodbanks, Mirror, 16 October 2013 Hungrier than ever: Britain’s use of food banks triples, The Independent, 16 October 2013 - [News Highlights 2014](https://feedingbritain.org/news-highlights-2014/) - Feeding Britain in the news December 2014 Food Banks in Britain: “People Would Have Died If We Had Not Been Here”, Newsweek, 22 December 2014 Food banks: The growing struggle to feed Britain and tackle food poverty, IB Times, 19 December 2014 Looking beyond food banks to dig up the roots of hunger in Britain, The Guardian, - [News Highlights 2015](https://feedingbritain.org/news-highlights-2015/) - Feeding Britain in the news December 2015 David Cameron urged to tackle UK’s ‘scandal of hunger’, BBC News, 10 December 2015 MPs call on business to play its part in eradicating hunger, Financial Times, 10 December 2015 David Cameron urged to help ‘armies of people going hungry in UK’, ITV News, 10 December 2015 Archbishop - [News Highlights 2016](https://feedingbritain.org/news-highlights-2016/) - Feeding Britain in the news December 2016 Children in the UK are going hungry at Christmas: these projects are working to change that, Huffington Post, 15 December 2016 November 2016 Spike in food bank usage blamed on delays in benefit claims, The Guardian, 14 November 2016 Long benefit payment delays affect 92,000 claimants in one - [I know what it's like to spend school holidays hungry. So do today's kids](https://feedingbritain.org/i-know-what-its-like-to-spend-school-holidays-hungry-so-do-todays-kids/) - The Guardian, 27 July 2017 Visiting a food bank may be as far some families get this summer. This needless hunger, and its effect on childhood, should cause a national outcry. Dawn Foster shares her personal experience with holiday hunger and urges immediate action. Read the full article here - [Feeding Britain Trustees Frank Field and Heidi Allen on Universal Credit](https://feedingbritain.org/feeding-britain-trustees-frank-field-and-heidi-allen-on-universal-credit/) - The Guardian, 6 December 2017 Feeding Britain Trustees Frank Field and Heidi Allen prove that there is cross party commitment to ending hunger. "Just as they have with the social evil of “holiday hunger”, it was the real-life stories from our own constituencies that electrified the House in yesterday’s debate on universal credit. Only in - [Hunger in Wirral: the truth behind the tale that made a Tory MP cry](https://feedingbritain.org/hunger-in-wirral-the-truth-behind-the-tale-that-made-a-tory-mp-cry/) - The Guardian, 18 December 2017 "Frank Field, whose story of a hungry constituent moved Heidi Allen to tears, says he is seeing destitution, not poverty." Read the full article here - [Bill Tabled by Frank Field aims to tackle 'school holiday hunger'](https://feedingbritain.org/bill-tabled-by-frank-field-aims-to-tackle-school-holiday-hunger/) - The Telegraph & Argus, 2nd January 2018 A bill tabled by Feeding Britain Trustee Frank Field MP might end holiday hunger in the UK once and for all. To learn more about the political background to the bill and why activists are supporting it read the latest article from the Telegraph & Argus. - [Help a Hungry Child: NHS doctors to pilot food prescriptions as poverty soars](https://feedingbritain.org/help-a-hungry-child-nhs-doctors-to-pilot-food-prescriptions-as-poverty-soars/) - Independent, 24 December 2017 “Three GP practices in Lambeth, south London, will launch a pilot scheme next year to offer food vouchers on prescription, while other schemes combatting issues like loneliness, obesity and stress already offer patients referrals to gardening clubs or cooking lessons.” Feeding Britain will be working with the Alexandra Rose Charity and - [More than 1m UK older people risk 'withering away' from hunger](https://feedingbritain.org/more-than-1m-uk-older-people-risk-withering-away-from-hunger/) - The Guardian, 22nd January 2018 "More than 1 million older people are at risk of “withering away in their own homes” as a result of malnutrition caused by social isolation and cuts to public services, a cross-party group of peers and MPs claims. The all-party parliamentary group on hunger says social isolation caused by bereavement, illness, immobility - [Ministers have shelved a plan to cut benefit sanctions, sending poorest to food banks](https://feedingbritain.org/ministers-have-shelved-a-plan-to-cut-benefit-sanctions-sending-poorest-to-food-banks/) - The Independent, 3 March 2018 "Ministers are accused today of breaking a promise to introduce a reform to cut the huge number of benefit sanctions, plunging people into the misery of hunger and eviction from their homes in some cases. A “yellow card” system, giving claimants 14 days to challenge a decision to dock their benefits - [Too many families are going hungry in Britain](https://feedingbritain.org/too-many-families-are-going-hungry-in-britain/) - The Guardian, 1 March 2018 "Feeding Birkenhead is working tirelessly to prevent poorer families and individuals falling into the clutches of destitution. Yet the frontline projects and volunteers who undertake this work report that a growing number of vulnerable people are dropping out of the system altogether. Single people living alone – including an army - [Surplus Army rations handed out to feed the homeless under MOD plans](https://feedingbritain.org/surplus-army-rations-handed-out-to-feed-the-homeless-under-mod-plans/) - The Telegraph, 20 May 2018 "Surplus rations from the Armed Forces could be handed out to feed the homeless", The Sunday Telegraph can disclose. Gavin Williamson, the Defence secretary, ordered "urgent advice" on whether ration packs approaching the end of their shelf life can be handed to charities or good causes. It follows years of campaigning in - [Why the summer holidays are stressful for hungry families in Leicester](https://feedingbritain.org/why-the-summer-holidays-are-stressful-for-hungry-families-in-leicester/) - Leicestershire Live, 23 July 2018 Liz Kendall, Member of Parliament for Leicester West, has recently become the new chair of the Feeding Britain pilot in Leicester. The group are busy coordinating Holiday Food and Fun clubs this Summer and have an ambitious target to reach 22,000 kids who might otherwise go without. In Leicestershire Live - [Cornwall Fuel Bank Project and Crowdfunder](https://feedingbritain.org/cornwall-fuel-bank-project-and-crowdfunder/) - Our Cornwall Fuel Bank crowdfunding campaign launched on the 5th July and was quickly picked up by a range of local news media outlets. See below for some of the highlights. To learn more about the project and how you can support the crowdfunder please visit our crowdfunder page here BBC Radio Cornwall – Interview with Rosie Oglesby, - [Work begins on affordable cafe and supermarket in Birkenhead](https://feedingbritain.org/work-begins-on-affordable-cafe-and-supermarket-in-birkenhead/) - Wirral Globe, 13th July 2018 "A COMMUNITY café and citizens supermarket is heading to Pyramids Shopping Centre following a partnership with MP Frank Field's Feeding Birkenhead.Work is now underway on the membership-based, non-profit food shop and café at 7 Princes Pavement with the hope for it to open in September.The premises - called Number 7 - [Stansted Airport and Local Foodbanks Partner](https://feedingbritain.org/stansted-airport-and-local-foodbanks-partner/) - By Gary Knott and Malcolm Domb Stopping hunger is about more than food. Last year, foodbanks in The Trussell Trust Foodbank Network not only gave out almost 1.2 million parcels of food, but worked hard to address the underlying causes of hunger so people would be less likely to need their help in the future. - [Feeding Britain wins Big Lottery funding to roll out Citizens’ Supermarkets](https://feedingbritain.org/feeding-britain-wins-big-lottery-funding-to-roll-out-citizens-supermarkets/) - We’ve started celebrating Christmas early here in the Feeding Britain office, with the news that we have been awarded a grant from the Big Lottery Fund to support our pilots in Coventry and Cheshire West. The funding, from the Lottery’s Help Through Crisis programme, will allow us to pilot two new models of Citizen’s Supermarkets, - [Why holiday hunger is an issue for business](https://feedingbritain.org/why-holiday-hunger-is-an-issue-for-business/) - By Ken McMeikan In Business I’ve always believed that as a company becomes more successful it has a disproportionate responsibility to help those who are most disadvantaged within the community from where their success has come. More than a decade ago I became aware of the full extent of child poverty in the UK with - [Researching Holiday Hunger](https://feedingbritain.org/researching-holiday-hunger/) - By: Professor Greta Defeyter, Faculty Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Planning & Engagement), Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University and Director of Healthy Living. Being food secure means having access to enough safe, nutritious and varied food to meet dietary needs to live a normal, active and healthy life[i]. Within the UK, 20% of children under - [How Many Older People are Hungry or Malnourished?](https://feedingbritain.org/how-many-older-people-are-hungry-or-malnourished/) - By: Rt Hon Frank Field, Labour MP for Birkenhead, Feeding Britain Trustee, and chair of the APPG on Hunger I co-founded the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hunger four and a half years ago. Since then, the Group has received many hundreds of submissions around the extent and causes of hunger in this country. Almost all - [For the first time in 100 years the UK Government has committed itself to ending hunger over the school holidays](https://feedingbritain.org/for-the-first-time-in-100-years-the-uk-government-has-committed-itself-to-ending-hunger-over-the-school-holidays/) - By: Annie Olivier, Programme Coordinator for Feeding Britain On the 19th of January the Houses of Parliament played host to students from Colham Manor primary school. The students had previously taken part in holiday food and fun activities run by Kitchen Social, an organisation which provides children with a safe place to go over the - [Hunger by the Sea](https://feedingbritain.org/hunger-by-the-sea/) - Hunger by the Sea from Sequoia Films on Vimeo. By : Dr. Sue Sudbury, Principal Academic and Global Engagement Lead, Bournemouth University “You can’t say it’s your own fault if you’ve had to change benefits for some reason. You can say it’s our fault if we went out and had blown it in the bookies or in - [Hunger and Malnutrition in the Elderly: What You Can Do](https://feedingbritain.org/hunger-and-malnutrition-in-the-elderly-what-you-can-do/) - By: Jane Roche, freelance writer and editor. Jane has written for both digital and print across a wide variety of fields. Her main interest is exploring how people can improve their health and well being in their everyday life. The recently released APPG report “Hidden hunger and malnutrition in the elderly” paints a worrying picture about - [Food Poverty Changing the Story](https://feedingbritain.org/food-poverty-changing-the-story/) - Join us on the 14th of March for a discussion on hunger in the UK. Hunger is increasingly becoming a mode of existence in the UK. Over half a million UK children live in families unable to provide a minimally acceptable diet. Refusal of the UK Government to recognise the existence of, and address food - [Tackling holiday hunger- when will England follow Scotland’s lead?](https://feedingbritain.org/tackling-holiday-hunger-when-will-england-follow-scotlands-lead/) - By Rosie Oglesby, Feeding Britain National Director Feeding Britain welcomes the announcement that North Lanarkshire council has voted in favour of the proposal to make free school meals available 365 days a year. The council has committed £500,000 a year to ensure that children who need them have access to good quality meals during the - [The Stability of Instability: A Reflection on Developments at West Cheshire Foodbank](https://feedingbritain.org/the-stability-of-instability-a-reflection-on-developments-at-west-cheshire-foodbank/) - By: Emma Greenwood and Holly White, West Cheshire Foodbank, a Trussell Trust Foodbank and part of the Feeding Britain pilot in Cheshire West and Chester Published: 4th May 2018 Last week the Trussell Trust reported a 13% increase in the distribution of emergency food through their network. Interestingly, for the first time since we started, our - [Improving Universal Credit by Listening to People Experiencing Hardship](https://feedingbritain.org/improving-universal-credit-by-listening-to-people-experiencing-hardship/) - By: Rosie Oglesby, Feeding Britain National Director Published: 15th June 2018 The National Audit Office today published a report on Universal Credit, highlighting flaws in the system, and the subsequent hardship faced by many claimants. The NAO concluded that it would be unfeasible and too costly not to go ahead with the roll out of - [Compassionate communities can solve hunger and isolation](https://feedingbritain.org/compassionate-communities-can-solve-hunger-and-isolation/) - Published: 13th July 2018 By: Stella West-Harling, Founder & CEO of Dartmoor Community Kitchen Hub, and President of the Independent Cookery Schools Association. My first caring role began back in the early 70s when I moved into a terrace with elderly neighbours in the adjoining house. I was a single full time working mother taking Business - [Food bank parcels in the UK are nutritionally adequate - but remain a mere plaster on the deep wound of hunger in this country](https://feedingbritain.org/food-bank-parcels-in-the-uk-are-nutritionally-adequate-but-remain-a-mere-plaster-on-the-deep-wound-of-hunger-in-this-country/) - Published: 31 July, 2018 By: Robert Puddick MSc - Associate Registered Nutritionist from University of Westminster and Nutritionist in the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme in London. Since the financial crisis struck in 2008, food banks have become an unfortunate necessity across the UK. The Trussell Trust provided over 1.3 million three-day emergency food parcels in the - [Cafe Number 7 is hiring!](https://feedingbritain.org/cafe-number-7-is-hiring/) - Cafe Number 7 is hiring a full time catering manager! Location: 7 Princes Pavement, Birkenhead Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week) Wage: £21,000 per annum About Café Number 7 Café Number 7 is a new project developed by Feeding Birkenhead- a coalition of community organisations chaired by Frank Field MP with the mission to - [Pathways out of poverty: new project coming 2019](https://feedingbritain.org/pathways-out-of-poverty-new-project-coming-2019/) - We are very excited to announce a new project, Pathways out of poverty: helping people access emergency advice through community food projects, funded by the National Lottery. The project aims to address the deficit in accessible emergency advice available to people in food crisis, particularly among vulnerable groups who face barriers to accessing mainstream advice ## Pages - [Home](https://feedingbritain.org/) - What we do Feeding Britain is an award-winning charity with a vision of a UK where no one goes hungry. We support a national network of 141 regional and local anti-hunger partnerships comprising more than 700 frontline organisations - ranging from community centres and schools, to local authorities and social enterprises. By piloting innovative and - [Policy & Research](https://feedingbritain.org/policy-research/) - The first Feeding Britain report was published in December 2014. The report carried the findings of a national inquiry, into the extent and causes of hunger and food insecurity, that was commissioned by a cross-party group of MPs and Peers. The inquiry received evidence from hundreds of people and organisations across the United Kingdom. Since - [Our Team](https://feedingbritain.org/about-us/our-team/) - Trustees Baroness Boycott - Chair Heidi Allen Denise Bentley Hilary Berg Professor Greta Defeyter OBE Richard Gould Nick Hopkins Ann-Marie Lawrenson Academic Advisory Group Professor Greta Defeyter OBE Professor John H McKendrick Dr Lopamudra Patnaik Saxena Professor Joanna Bowtell Dr Megan Blake Management Andrew Forsey OBE - National Directorandrew.forsey@feedingbritain.org Rose Edom-Bray - Deputy Director rose.bray@feedingbritain.org Douglas Hughes - [Where We Work](https://feedingbritain.org/about-us/where-we-work/) - We have formed 133 regional and local partnerships across the UK to implement new approaches to solving hunger. They are located in the following areas: - [BluNiche Fundraising Walk Page](https://feedingbritain.org/blu-niche-fundraiser/) - [Run for Us](https://feedingbritain.org/support-our-work/run-for-us/) - We’ve teamed up with charity running partner, realbuzz, to offer you the chance to run in support of Feeding Britain in a number of world-famous marathon and half marathon events.See the events, availability, and fundraising targets at our charity page through realbuzz. We are extremely excited to offer places on our Feeding Britain team for the - [Complaints & Feedback](https://feedingbritain.org/complaints-feedback/) - We try very hard to make sure that everything we do is carried out with respect, honesty and to the highest quality. But we know that sometimes things can go wrong, and as a charity it’s really important that we are able to identify and deal with any issues. If you have concerns about any - [Affordable Food Clubs](https://feedingbritain.org/projects-and-programmes/affordable-food-clubs/) - A key priority for Feeding Britain is to establish and develop Affordable Food Clubs (as well as broader Affordable Food Networks) which improve people’s access to affordable nutritious food and specialist support on a year-round basis. Affordable Food Clubs range from social supermarkets and pantries, to food buses and larders, at the heart of communities - [Projects & Programmes](https://feedingbritain.org/projects-and-programmes/) - We work alongside our regional partners to create and develop innovative projects that improve people’s access to affordable, nutritious food and strengthen safety nets for those vulnerable to food insecurity. The four key projects being implemented across our network are: Affordable Food Clubs Pathways from Poverty Healthy Holidays We work in partnership at a local, - [Donate to Feeding Britain](https://feedingbritain.org/donate-from-the-old-vic/) - [Pathways From Poverty](https://feedingbritain.org/projects-and-programmes/pathways-from-poverty/) - “The effectiveness of this approach is clear; the more support made available to people during their first visit to a food bank, the shorter the period of time they are likely to be hungry.” All-Party Parliamentary Group on Hunger, 2015 The Pathways From Poverty model involves placing specialist Advice Workers into community-led food projects, including - [Best Practice Resources](https://feedingbritain.org/projects-and-programmes/best-practices-guides/) - Guides and case studies on practical interventions and projects which tackle hunger. These guides are in addition to the information on our four flagship projects - Affordable Food Clubs, Pathways from Poverty and Healthy Holidays. Feeding Bristol, The Children’s Kitchen - engaging early years children and families with food The Children’s Kitchen is a city-wide - [Support Our Work](https://feedingbritain.org/support-our-work/) - Our vision is a UK where no one goes hungry. But we can’t do it alone. Select an option below to find out how you can get involved. To find more about volunteering opportunities or other ways to support us please contact us at info@feedingbritain.org - [Accessibility](https://feedingbritain.org/accessibility/) - We take web accessibility seriously. We believe that the web should be open, free and accessible to all, regardless of ability or impairment. We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 guidelines and work hard to achieve AA conformance. Adherence to guidelines We go the extra mile to make our web pages accessible. Here are a - [Corporate support](https://feedingbritain.org/support-our-work/corporate-support/) - We are very grateful to the many businesses and corporate partners who have supported our work. This has included fundraising activities, donations of food and other supplies and corporate volunteering. If you would like to discuss a partnership, please contact us at info@feedingbritain.org. Case studies and testimonials Sainsburys: We are proud to have been working with - [Create a Fundraising Page](https://feedingbritain.org/support-our-work/create-a-fundraiser/) - Set up a Fundraising Page for your chosen project and then invite your friends, family and colleagues to get involved and support you. You can track how much money you have raised and keep people updated on your progress. Creating your Fundraising Page is really simple. Just choose a name for your page and add - [Affordable Food Clubs Impact Report (April 2024)](https://feedingbritain.org/affordable-food-clubs-impact-report-april-2024/) - Affordable Food Clubs provide local communities with low-cost and nutritious food, enabling people on low incomes to stretch their budgets. Feeding Britain supports a network of 378 Affordable Food Clubs, which include social supermarkets, pantries, larders and food buses. These settings have a collective total membership of over 90,000 households. Unlike foodbanks, which provide crucial - [Ways To Give](https://feedingbritain.org/ways-to-give/) - Every donation makes a difference no matter the size. At Feeding Britain there are multiple ways to support initiatives or fundraisers in your area. 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Ami is also completing her PhD in History at the University of Oxford; before this, she worked in market research and higher education policy research. Ami can be contacted at amita.mistry@feedingbritain.org - [Andrew Forsey OBE](https://feedingbritain.org/person/andrew-forsey/) - Andrew has been the National Director of Feeding Britain since 2019. Previously, between 2013 and 2019, he was the head of Frank Field MP’s office in the House of Commons. In 2014, he served as Secretary to the All-Party Parliamentary Inquiry into Hunger in the United Kingdom and co-ordinated the Feeding Birkenhead programme, the first - [Anna Lopez](https://feedingbritain.org/person/anna-lopez/) - Anna joined Feeding Britain as a Project Officer in April 2024. Before joining Feeding Britain, Anna worked in charities focused on poverty and environmental sustainability. Anna can be contacted at anna.lopez@feedingbritain.org - [Douglas Hughes](https://feedingbritain.org/person/douglas-hughes/) - Doug can be contacted at douglas.hughes@feedingbritain.org - [Rose Bray](https://feedingbritain.org/person/rose-bray/) - Rose joined Feeding Britain as Project Manager in March 2021 and is responsible for the management of Feeding Britain’s practical action, including the identification, nurturing, and development of new and innovative projects, as well as implementing best practice across the network. Before joining Feeding Britain, Rose worked in charities and campaigning organisations across the child - [Pauline Gilgallon](https://feedingbritain.org/person/pauline-gilgallon/) - Pauline worked extensively with the homeless men and women of Glasgow for over 5 years as a rehabilitation officer. Her key role was in the formulating and implementing of life skill retraining within a domestic setting. Pauline worked alongside a broad network of agencies in the delivery of support to her client base including local - [Baroness Boycott](https://feedingbritain.org/person/baroness-boycott-2/) - Baroness Rosie Boycott is a member of the House of Lords and has a long and distinguished career as a journalist, publisher and author, including having been the editor of several national newspapers in the UK. In 2008 she was appointed as Chair of the London Food Board to advise the Mayor of London on - [Hil Berg](https://feedingbritain.org/person/hil-berg/) - Hil works nationally and internationally, supporting corporate, public and third sector organisations to integrate purpose into strategy, with a focus on sustainability and social responsibility. As Head of Sustainability at Iceland Foods she worked with MD Richard Walker to devise and lead its ‘Doing it Right’ strategy and major brand activism campaigns on palm oil - [Professor Greta Defeyter](https://feedingbritain.org/person/greta-defeyter/) - Greta Defeyter is Professor of Developmental Psychology at Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK. Greta is the founder and the Director of the ‘Healthy Living’ Lab at Northumbria University and has spent the last 20 years researching food insecurity, social injustice, school feeding programmes and holiday hunger programmes in the UK. She has received funding from multiple - [Professor John H McKendrick](https://feedingbritain.org/person/john-h-mckendrick/) - John H McKendrick is co-Director of the Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit in the Glasgow School for Business and Society at Glasgow Caledonian University. He is primarily concerned to inform the work of practitioners and campaigners beyond the academy who seek to tackle poverty in Scotland. He was co-editor of Poverty in Scotland 2021: - [Dr Megan Blake](https://feedingbritain.org/person/dr-megan-blake/) - My research expertise is in Everyday Food Security and Food Practices. I have over 20 years of experience conducting community-based and community-informed research using participatory methodologies alongside standard qualitative and quantitative social science approaches. My research has made significant and real changes in communities and formed an impact case study submitted to the REF 2021. - [Professor Marion Hetherington](https://feedingbritain.org/person/professor-marion-hetherington/) - Professor Marion Hetherington is Professor Emeritus in Biopsychology, University of Leeds, and is Affiliate Professor in Nutritional Sciences, Pennsylvania State University. An experimental psychologist by background with more than 30 years of experience researching human appetite across the life span, she is a specialist in the psychology of food choice and the development of food - [Dr Lopamudra Patnaik Saxena ](https://feedingbritain.org/person/dr-lopamudra-patnaik-saxena/) - Lopa is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Agroecology, Water & Resilience (Coventry University). She holds a PhD in Environmental Economics and Environmental Management from the University of York. She had been awarded the prestigious MacArthur Scholarship for her doctoral studies. She did her MPhil in Applied Economics from the Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, - [Professor Joanna Bowtell](https://feedingbritain.org/person/professor-joanna-bowtell/) - Jo Bowtell completed her PhD examining the effects of nutrition and exercise on protein turnover at Dundee University in 1996. She subsequently spent 3 years lecturing and researching at Loughborough University and 12 years at London South Bank University, where she led sport and exercise science research and enterprise activity. She has been at University - [The Rt Revd Rachel Treweek](https://feedingbritain.org/person/bishop-rachel/) - Bishop Rachel was consecrated as the 41st Bishop of Gloucester in 2015 and made history by becoming the first female diocesan bishop and the first female bishop in the House of Lords. During her time as the Bishop of Gloucester, she has launched two nationally and internationally recognised campaigns #Liedentity and Fighting for Women’s Justice. The #Liedentity campaign was launched in 2016 and - [Nick Hopkins](https://feedingbritain.org/person/nick-hopkins/) - Born and brought up in Chester, Nick has lived in and around Glasgow for the last 25 years, where he is a founder member of, and currently chairs Glasgow South West Foodbank, one of the largest providers of emergency food support in Scotland. Nick has been involved from the start in setting up Feeding Britain’s - [Professor Greta Defeyter](https://feedingbritain.org/person/professor-greta-defeyter-2/) - Greta has been at Northumbria University since 2003. She is the strategic lead for Knowledge Exchange within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. She is also Director of the Healthy Living Lab at Northumbria University. Her current research interests are food poverty, food insecurity, social and educational injustice and holiday hunger. She has received - [Richard Gould](https://feedingbritain.org/person/richard-gould/) - Richard is committed to improving social mobility to benefit individuals, their families and communities, and for the economic and social well-being of the nation. During his time as CEO of Villiers Park Educational Trust, he was an advocate for change and instrumental in developing practical solutions to address the alarming underachievement of many young people - [Heidi Allen](https://feedingbritain.org/person/heidi-allen/) - Heidi was the Independent MP for South Cambridgeshire. Since her election to Parliament in 2015, and again in 2017, Heidi has been a member of the Work and Pensions Select Committee. She has actively influenced the national debate on the funding of the welfare state and regularly speaks up for families on low incomes and ## Locations - [Peterborough](https://feedingbritain.org/location/peterborough/) - We are working with a local community group to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Peterborough: - [Essex](https://feedingbritain.org/location/essex/) - Feeding Britain works with the Essex Community Food Network, a county-wide partnership of affordable food clubs, community food initiatives, and food banks, working together to ensure that everyone in Essex can access nutritious, affordable food with dignity. Their ambition goes beyond tackling hunger. They are working to reduce health and food inequalities and build stronger, - [Aberystwyth](https://feedingbritain.org/location/aberystwyth/) - We are working with a local community group to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Ceredigion: - [Ashford](https://feedingbritain.org/location/ashford/) - We are working with a local community group to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Ashford: - [Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole](https://feedingbritain.org/location/bournemouth-christchurch-and-poole/) - We are working with the local food network to support their work to tackle hunger in the local area. This includes supporting the development of Affordable Food Clubs. These projects offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the - [Bury](https://feedingbritain.org/location/bury/) - We are working with the local food network to support their work to tackle hunger in the local area. This includes supporting the development of Affordable Food Clubs. These projects offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the - [South Gloucestershire](https://feedingbritain.org/location/south-gloucestershire/) - We are working with the local food network to support their work to tackle hunger in the local area. This includes supporting the development of Affordable Food Clubs. These projects offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the - [North Devon ](https://feedingbritain.org/location/north-devon/) - We are working with a local community group to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in North - [York](https://feedingbritain.org/location/york/) - We are working with a local community group to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in York: - [Rochdale](https://feedingbritain.org/location/rochdale/) - We are working with local community groups to support existing Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Rochdale: - [Worthing](https://feedingbritain.org/location/worthing-2/) - We are working with local community groups to support existing Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Worthing: - [West Yorkshire Food Poverty Network](https://feedingbritain.org/location/west-yorkshire-food-poverty-network/) - Affordable Food Clubs in this area include: Bradford and Keighley - FoodSavers Network Calderdale - Building Bridges Food Hub, Brighouse; Focus for Hope Food Club Leeds - Crossgates Pantry; InterACT Pantry Wakefield - St Catherine’s Church The West Yorkshire Food Poverty Network exists to bring together representatives from Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield District, Bradford / Keighley - [Nottingham](https://feedingbritain.org/location/nottingham/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. We are also working with local partners to offer expert advice sessions within food projects, to help address the wider issues that people may - [Ashfield](https://feedingbritain.org/location/ashfield/) - Our network partner Feeding Ashfield is working with Nottinghamshire County Council and the other Nottinghamshire districts to develop an extensive Affordable Food Network within community venues and children’s centres. Affordable food clubs in this area include: OT Fundraisers CIC Hucknall Food Club Huithwaite Food Pantry Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of - [Anderston](https://feedingbritain.org/location/anderston/) - We have partnered with The Pyramid in Anderston who are running a community shop using an independent model, looking to improve financial sustainability and food supplies for the project. You can find out more about The Pyramid in Anderston here. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity - [Wyre](https://feedingbritain.org/location/wyre/) - We are working with TIC Group to develop an Affordable Food Club within an assisted living complex, along with an affordable restaurant and wrap around services. This would serve older people, disabled people and the local community who are living in food insecurity. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households - [West Berkshire](https://feedingbritain.org/location/west-berkshire/) - We are working with local community groups to support Affordable Food Clubs in West Berkshire. These projects offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. We are also working with local partners and Sofea to develop school holiday programmes of food and activities for children and - [West Belfast](https://feedingbritain.org/location/west-belfast/) - We are working with Footprints Women’s Centre and another social supermarket in Belfast to support their Affordable Food Club. This project offers nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of - [Torbay](https://feedingbritain.org/location/torbay/) - We are working with local partners to support an Affordable Food Club network to provide nutritious food at affordable prices. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include The Torbay YUM Bus. We are offering support with food supplies and other resources. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local - [Southampton](https://feedingbritain.org/location/southampton/) - We are working with local community groups to support a network of Affordable Food Clubs. These projects offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include the Southampton City Mission Marketplaces. As well as a network of foodbanks, they have - [Plymouth](https://feedingbritain.org/location/plymouth/) - We are working with local partners to support the continued expansion of their network of co-operative Affordable Food Clubs in Plymouth. This now includes Mill Field Inspired Social Supermarket, launched in February 2025. These settings offer nutritious food at affordable prices for local people who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local - [Oxford](https://feedingbritain.org/location/oxford/) - We are working with OX4 Food Crew (local network for OX4) who focus on food supplies and affordable food. We are offering support around governance and engagement of network, and transition away from dependence on emergency food while they look to transition from Foodbanks to affordable models. We are also supporting a new social supermarket - [Isle of Wight](https://feedingbritain.org/location/isle-of-wight/) - We are working with local community groups to support a network of 7 pantries already running plus 3 pop-up pantries. We are offering good practices and advice whilst they develop a central food distribution hub with our support. These projects offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk - [Hertfordshire](https://feedingbritain.org/location/hertfordshire/) - We are working with Communities 1st and Hertfordshire County Council to offer advice and good practices as they aim to roll out a network of 20 social supermarkets (10 mobile, 10 static). Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in North Hertfordshire: - [Havering](https://feedingbritain.org/location/havering/) - We are working with Havering Food Aid Network and food redistribution hub to increase collaboration and shared food supplies throughout their network. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Havering: 6.78% of adults suffered from hunger 13.16% struggled to access food - [Gloucester](https://feedingbritain.org/location/gloucester-2/) - We are working with Gloucester City Council to establish a new Affordable Food Club. This project will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in - [Forest of Dean](https://feedingbritain.org/location/forest-of-dean/) - We are working with the Forest Voluntary Action Forum to establish a new Affordable Food Club. This project will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan - [Dorset](https://feedingbritain.org/location/dorset/) - We have now partnered with Dorset Council and consolidated our previous partnerships across Weymouth (The Nest social supermarkets) and Blackmoor Vale (Vale Pantry and holiday club). We are working alongside Dorset Council in developing food insecurity network (including The Nest and Vale Pantry). Weymouth We are working with local partners to deliver a range of - [Worthing](https://feedingbritain.org/location/worthing/) - We have partnered with Broadwater Support Hub to help offer funding and food supplies support in the running of a pantry with uniform centre, cafe and wraparound services. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Worthing. 3.06% of adults suffered from - [Tower Hamlets](https://feedingbritain.org/location/tower-hamlets/) - We are working with Bow Foodbank to share good practices as well as policy recommendations. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Tower Hamlets. 3.67% of adults suffered from hunger 17.04% struggled to access food 16.87% worried about not having enough - [Rother](https://feedingbritain.org/location/rother/) - We are working with local patners as part of the Rural Food Insecurity Network to establish a new Affordable Food Club. This project will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local - [Portsmouth](https://feedingbritain.org/location/portsmouth/) - We are working with Enactus Portsmouth to establish a new Affordable Food Club. This project will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Portsmouth. - [Maidstone](https://feedingbritain.org/location/maidstone/) - We are working with local partners to offer advice on best practices for the running of a home meal kit programme as part of their efforts to end dependency on foodbanks. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Maidstone. 4.18% of - [Charnwood](https://feedingbritain.org/location/charnwood/) - We are working with Charnwood Community Food Network to establish a new Community Grocery. This project will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in - [Lincoln](https://feedingbritain.org/location/lincoln/) - We are working with Acts Trust to support the running of a foodbank and community grocery as a stepping stone out of emergency provision. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Lincoln: 4.1% of adults suffered from hunger 8.8% struggled to - [Kensington and Chelsea](https://feedingbritain.org/location/kensington-and-chelsea/) - Feeding Britain have partnered with K&C Food and Advice Network, a group of 6 local providers offering a mix of food programmes. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Kensington and Chelsea: 4.39% of adults suffered from hunger 9.12% struggled to - [Hampshire](https://feedingbritain.org/location/hampshire/) - We are working with local partners to support their work to tackle hunger in Hampshire. Offering support with the launch of the Hampshire Food Alliance in early 2025. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in East Hampshire: 2.96% of adults suffered from - [Hammersmith and Fulham](https://feedingbritain.org/location/hammersmith-and-fulham/) - Hammersmith and Fulham Food For All Partnership have joined the Feeding Britain network. We will be working closely to offer advice on good practices for social supermarkets and on opening more affordable food provisions. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in - [Dudley](https://feedingbritain.org/location/dudley/) - We are working with local partners in Dudley to share good practices for their Affordable Food Club as well as policy recommendations. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Dudley: 3.03% of adults suffered from hunger 11.33% struggled to access food - [Coleraine](https://feedingbritain.org/location/coleraine/) - We are working with local partner, Vineyard Compassion, to share good practices and discuss the opening of establish a new Affordable Food Club. This project will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research - [Cheltenham](https://feedingbritain.org/location/cheltenham/) - We have teamed up with Good Food Cheltenham to help support six Affordable Food Clubs across Cheltenham. These projects offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan - [Blackburn with Darwen](https://feedingbritain.org/location/blackburn-with-darwen/) - We are working with Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance to establish a new Food Hub. This project will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. The food hub will operate collective food purchasing and distribution to around 30 projects in Pennine, Lancashire. Levels of local - [Glasgow](https://feedingbritain.org/location/glasgow/) - A key part of Feeding Britain’s strategy for addressing the social and economic consequences of COVID-19 is the development of affordable food provision at the heart of each community. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include: The Good Food Scotland larder network in Kennishead, Toryglen, Sandyhills, Cardonald and Linthouse. The Threehills Community Supermarket in Nitshill - [Knowsley](https://feedingbritain.org/location/knowsley/) - We are working with local partners to deliver a range of projects to tackle hunger in Knowsley. These include developing a network of Affordable Food Clubs to provide nutritious food at a low cost, as well as programmes of food and fun during school holidays. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include: Centre 63 social supermarket Prescot - [Leicester](https://feedingbritain.org/location/leicester/) - “Working towards the eradication of food poverty by improving access to affordable healthy food for all, whilst seeking to influence the underlying causes” Affordable Food Clubs in this area include: Eyres Monsell Pantry Open Hands Social Supermarket St Andrews Play Association Food Pantry Wesley Hall Pantry What we've achieved Key activities implemented over the past year include: Ensuring - [Gloucestershire](https://feedingbritain.org/location/gloucester/) - Feeding Gloucestershire are a network of community organisations across Gloucestershire, working with their communities to combat hunger and create food equity. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include: Springbank Community Pantry West Cheltenham Pantry Stroud Food Hubs network G11 Community Hub pantry, Cam and Dursley Poets Pantry, Gloucester Cornerstone Centre, Cheltenham Levels of local food - [Wigan](https://feedingbritain.org/location/wigan/) - We are working with local community partners to develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs. These settings offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. You can view a list of Food Clubs and Pantries in Wigan here. Levels of local food insecurity According to the - [Barnsley](https://feedingbritain.org/location/barnsley/) - In Barnsley we want to make sure everyone can access affordable and nutritious food. We want this to be part of a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant food economy. Food security is our ability to access food, pay for it and prepare nutritious meals. Many people are having issues due to the cost of living, and - [Christchurch](https://feedingbritain.org/location/christchurch/) - We are working with The People’s Pantry to support Affordable Food Clubs and Healthy Holiday programmes in Christchurch. These projects offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger and support children to access healthy food and enriching activities during the holidays. Levels of local food insecurity - [Grimsby](https://feedingbritain.org/location/grimsby/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in North East - [Barnet](https://feedingbritain.org/location/barnet/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Barnet: 1.74% - [Oxfordshire](https://feedingbritain.org/location/oxfordshire/) - We are working with local community partner Good Food Oxfordshire to support existing initiatives, identify gaps in provision, and develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Oxford: 3.93% of adults suffered from hunger11.89% struggled - [Devon](https://feedingbritain.org/location/devon/) - We are working with Feeding Devon to develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs, including pop-up food hubs in community venues across Dartmoor. These settings offer nutritious food at affordable prices for local people who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include: Feeding Devon’s Bovey Food HubFeeding Devon’s - [Southwark](https://feedingbritain.org/location/southwark/) - We are working with local community partners to develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs. These settings offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in - [Blackpool](https://feedingbritain.org/location/blackpool/) - Our partners in Blackpool are working to extend their provision of Affordable Food Clubs through The Big Food Truck, which offers nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults - [Hastings and Rother](https://feedingbritain.org/location/hastings-and-rother/) - We are working with the Hastings Food Network to deliver a range of projects to tackle hunger. This includes the ‘Pathways from Poverty‘ project which co-locates expert advisors in food projects such as food banks and Affordable Food Clubs to help address the root causes of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include: The - [North Yorkshire](https://feedingbritain.org/location/north-yorkshire/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Ryedale: 4.29% - [Wolverhampton](https://feedingbritain.org/location/wolverhampton/) - We are working with Hub for Grub in Wolverhampton to share best practices and support them as they tackle hunger in their local community. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Wolverhampton: 3.67% of adults suffered from hunger14.38% struggled to access - [Westminster](https://feedingbritain.org/location/westminster/) - Our partners in Westminster have developed a network of Affordable Food Clubs, with a variety of pantries and food clubs providing nutritious food at affordable prices. Affordable Food Clubs in the area include The Abbey Centre Community Pantry. A full list of available food support can be found here. Levels of local food insecurity According - [Wakefield](https://feedingbritain.org/location/wakefield/) - We are working with local partners to support an Affordable Food Club network to provide nutritious food at affordable prices. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include St Catherine's Church. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Wakefield: 6.54% of adults - [Tameside](https://feedingbritain.org/location/tameside/) - We are working with local community groups to establish a new Affordable Food Club. This project will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in - [Stockport](https://feedingbritain.org/location/stockport/) - We are working with the Stockport Food Network to support their work to tackle hunger in the local area and develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Stockport: 3.48% of adults suffered from hunger12.26% - [Redbridge](https://feedingbritain.org/location/redbridge/) - We are working with local partners to develop and support Affordable Food Clubs in Redbridge. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), - [North Lincolnshire](https://feedingbritain.org/location/north-lincolnshire/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable food clubs in this area include Waste Not Want Not Ashby. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s - [Motherwell](https://feedingbritain.org/location/motherwell/) - We are working with local partners to support the provision of expert advice in food projects as part of the Pathways from Poverty programme. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in North Lanarkshire: 3.29% of adults suffered from hunger11.42% struggled to - [Middlesbrough](https://feedingbritain.org/location/middlesbrough/) - We are working with local community partners to develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs. These settings offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include Middlesbrough Community Grocery. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s - [Manchester](https://feedingbritain.org/location/manchester/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include: Healthy Me Healthy Communities community grocery, GortonHumans MCR food club, BlackleyThe Community Grocery from Message Trust - [Leeds](https://feedingbritain.org/location/leeds/) - We are working with local community groups to develop and support Affordable Food Clubs. These projects offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Leeds: - [Kirklees](https://feedingbritain.org/location/kirklees/) - We are working with local community groups to develop and support a network of Affordable Food Clubs. These projects offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan - [East Riding](https://feedingbritain.org/location/east-riding/) - We are working with Humber All Nations Alliance to extend their provision of Affordable Food Clubs. These offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in - [Exeter](https://feedingbritain.org/location/exeter/) - We are working with Exeter Food Action to assist them to offer advice services within the affordable food projects they support. This is part of our Pathways from Poverty programme. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Exeter: 2.80% of adults - [Hackney](https://feedingbritain.org/location/hackney/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Hackney: 7.29% - [Cambridge](https://feedingbritain.org/location/cambridge/) - We are working with Cambridge Sustainable Food to develop and support new Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), - [Lewisham](https://feedingbritain.org/location/lewisham/) - We are working with the local food network to support their work to tackle hunger in the local area. Priorities include the support and development of Affordable Food Clubs. These projects offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the - [Luton](https://feedingbritain.org/location/luton/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Luton: 1.59% - [Cambridgeshire](https://feedingbritain.org/location/cambridgeshire/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Cambridge: 1.07% - [Camden](https://feedingbritain.org/location/camden/) - We are working with the local food network to support their work to tackle hunger in the local area. Priorities include the support and development of Affordable Food Clubs. These projects offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to - [Doncaster](https://feedingbritain.org/location/doncaster/) - We are working with the local food network to support their work to tackle hunger in the local area. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Doncaster: 5.59% of adults suffered from hunger14.21% struggled to access food11.30% worried about not having - [Stafford](https://feedingbritain.org/location/stafford/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Stafford: 2.96% of adults - [Cheshire East](https://feedingbritain.org/location/cheshire-east/) - We are working with the local food network to implement projects to help prevent hunger and food insecurity. This includes working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to - [Lewes](https://feedingbritain.org/location/lewes/) - We are working with the local food network to implement projects to help prevent hunger and food insecurity. This includes working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to - [Spelthorne](https://feedingbritain.org/location/spelthorne/) - We are working with local partners to tackle hunger and end the need for foodbanks. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Spelthorne: 3.70% of adults suffered from hunger9.96% struggled to access food10.30% worried about not having enough food About this - [West Lothian](https://feedingbritain.org/location/west-lothian/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in West Lothian: 4.49% of - [Norfolk](https://feedingbritain.org/location/norfolk/) - Working in partnership with Feeding Britain, Norfolk Community Foundation has developed the Nourishing Norfolk Network of Affordable Food Clubs. You can view Affordable Food Clubs and other food projects in Norfolk here. In partnership with: Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), - [Birmingham](https://feedingbritain.org/location/birmingham/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Birmingham: 2.28% - [Wealden](https://feedingbritain.org/location/wealden/) - We are working with local partners to tackle hunger and end the need for foodbanks. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Wealden: 2.49% of adults suffered from hunger7.35% struggled to access food8.18% worried about not having enough food About this - [Sunderland](https://feedingbritain.org/location/sunderland/) - We are working with local partners to tackle hunger and end the need for foodbanks. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Sunderland: 3.23% of adults suffered from hunger9.83% struggled to access food13.60% worried about not having enough food About this - [Somerset](https://feedingbritain.org/location/somerset/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable food clubs in this area include: East Bridgwater Pantry Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into - [Sheffield](https://feedingbritain.org/location/sheffield/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include S2 Foodbank’s Food Club. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research - [Limavady](https://feedingbritain.org/location/limavady/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include the Limavady Community Development Initiative social supermarket. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University - [Leicestershire](https://feedingbritain.org/location/leicestershire/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Leicester: 3.67% - [Lambeth](https://feedingbritain.org/location/lambeth/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include Healthy Living Platform’s network of pantries - you can find them here. Levels of local food - [Calderdale](https://feedingbritain.org/location/calderdale/) - We are working with local community groups to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable food clubs in this area include: Building Bridges Food Hub, Brighouse Focus for Hope Food Club Levels of local food insecurity According to - [Ashton under Lyne](https://feedingbritain.org/location/ashton-under-lyne/) - We are working with local community groups to establish a new Affordable Food Club. This project will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in - [Bath & North East Somerset](https://feedingbritain.org/location/bath-north-east-somerset/) - Our partners in Bath & North East Somerset have developed an Affordable Food Network with a variety of pantries and food clubs providing nutritious food at affordable prices. There is an extensive school holiday programme of food and activities for children and families in the area. We have also worked with local partners to offer expert - [Arun and Chichester](https://feedingbritain.org/location/arun-and-chichester/) - We are working with the Arun and Chichester Food Partnership and UK Harvest to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. We are also working with local partners to offer expert advice sessions within food projects, to help address the - [Wythenshawe](https://feedingbritain.org/location/wythenshawe/) - We are working with local community partners to develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs. These settings offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include The Community Grocery from Message Trust. Levels of local food insecurity According to the - [Warwickshire](https://feedingbritain.org/location/warwickshire/) - We are working with local community partners to develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs. These settings offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include: Atherstone social supermarketThe Community Pantries Levels of local food insecurity According to the University - [Warrington](https://feedingbritain.org/location/warrington-pantry/) - We are working with local community partners to develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs. These settings offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include: The Warrington Food Pantry Warrington Community Grocery You can view other food projects in this - [Wandsworth](https://feedingbritain.org/location/wandsworth/) - The London Food Bus brings nutritious, affordable food into the heart of deprived communities - tackling issues of both affordability and access. The double decker bus includes a social supermarket on the ground floor. Here, customers can purchase food for a fraction of the usual price. There is a focus on provision of fresh fruits - [Swindon](https://feedingbritain.org/location/swindon/) - We are working with local partners to deliver a range of projects to tackle food insecurity in Swindon. These include developing Affordable Food Clubs to provide nutritious food at a low cost for households at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include: Swindon Night Shelter Freshbrook Church PantrySalvation Army PantryWiltshire Women’s Empowerment Programme Food - [Sutton Coldfield](https://feedingbritain.org/location/sutton-coldfield/) - We have supported the development of a new Affordable Food Club - Falcon Lodge Pantry Shop. This project offers nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), - [Stoke-on-Trent](https://feedingbritain.org/location/stoke-on-trent/) - We have supported the development of a new Affordable Food Club - The Community CAN social supermarket.. This project offers nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan - [St Helens](https://feedingbritain.org/location/st-helens/) - We are working with the St Helens Community Food Providers Alliance to deliver a range of projects to tackle hunger in St Helens. These include developing a network of Affordable Food Clubs to provide nutritious food at a low cost, as well as the ‘Pathways from Poverty‘ project which sees expert advisors co-located into food projects to - [South Shields](https://feedingbritain.org/location/south-shields/) - "We seek to enable and support local people to eat healthily, manage within their budget, and access personal development opportunities in line with their aspirations." Affordable Food Clubs in this area include the Key Project’s Food Bus. The mission We aim to develop and deliver a community resource in South Shields to provide sustainable and - [Sheppey](https://feedingbritain.org/location/sheppey/) - Through the Sheppey Support Bus, the Sheppey Community Development Forum are delivering a mobile Affordable Food Club – offering residents across the island who find themselves facing financial hardship, the opportunity to pay a monthly subscription in order to access high-quality, nutritious food, at greatly reduced prices. The Sheppey Support Bus also houses a community - [Redditch](https://feedingbritain.org/location/redditch/) - We are working with local Affordable Food Clubs to provide nutritious food at a low cost to households in Redditch. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include Building Bridges at the Woodrow Centre and the Redditch Community Centre. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults - [Pendle](https://feedingbritain.org/location/pendle/) - We have supported the development of a new Affordable Food Club. This project offers nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include Pendle Food for All Food Club. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research - [North Somerset](https://feedingbritain.org/location/north-somerset/) - We are working with local community partners to develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs. These settings offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include: The Stable, Weston-super-MarePurple Sheep Pantry, Weston-super-MareNailsea Community Larder Levels of local food insecurity According - [Newham](https://feedingbritain.org/location/newham/) - We are working with the Newham Food Alliance to develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs across the borough. These settings provide nutritious food at a significantly reduced price, alongside wider support. The photo above shows the Food Club run by the Stratford Salvation Army and the East Ham Project. You can find out more - [Newcastle](https://feedingbritain.org/location/newcastle/) - We have worked with local community partners to develop a mobile Affordable Food Club - the Newcastle Pop Up Pantry. This project offers nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of - [Newark and Sherwood](https://feedingbritain.org/location/newark-and-sherwood/) - You can view Affordable Food Clubs and other food projects in Newark and Sherwood here. The Feeding Newark and Sherwood group is made up of representatives from the following organisations, Newark and Sherwood District Council, The Lincolnshire Co-op, Salvation Army, Morrisons Newark, Nottinghamshire County Council Public Health Department, CAR (Community Action Response) Ollerton, Fareshare Nottinghamshire, - [Milton Keynes](https://feedingbritain.org/location/milton-keynes/) - We have worked with local community partners to develop a mobile Affordable Food Club - the Milton Keynes Food Bank’s Top Up Shop. This project offers nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into - [Mid and East Antrim](https://feedingbritain.org/location/mid-and-east-antrim/) - We are working with local community partners in Mid and East Antrim to develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs. These settings offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include the Mid and East Antrim Community Advice Services Affordable - [Merthyr Tydfil](https://feedingbritain.org/location/merthyr-tydfil/) - We are working with the Merthyr Tydfil Food Prosperity Network to deliver a range of projects to tackle hunger in Merthyr Tydfil. These include developing a network of Affordable Food Clubs to provide nutritious food at a low cost, as well as the ‘Pathways from Poverty‘ project which sees expert advisors co-located into food projects to help - [Mansfield](https://feedingbritain.org/location/mansfield/) - Our partners in Mansfield are working with Nottinghamshire County Council and the other Nottinghamshire districts to develop an extensive Affordable Food Network within community venues and children’s centres. You can view Affordable Food Clubs and other food projects in Mansfield here. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity - [Liverpool](https://feedingbritain.org/location/liverpool/) - Feeding Liverpool is the city of Liverpool’s food alliance, connecting and equipping people and organisations to work towards good food for all. Building on our work since 2015 tackling hunger and food insecurity, Feeding Liverpool are developing and driving forward Liverpool’s Good Food Plan in partnership with communities and organisations across the city. You can - [Islington](https://feedingbritain.org/location/islington/) - We are working with the Islington Food Partnership to share good practice as well as policy recommendations. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include Choices London CIC’s food co-op. You can view a list of low cost food projects in Islington here. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into - [Hyndburn](https://feedingbritain.org/location/hyndburn/) - We are working with the Hyndburn Food Pantry to provide nutritious food at low costs for local people. You can find out more about our Affordable Food Clubs here. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Hyndburn: 5.47% of adults suffered from hunger19.08% - [Hartlepool](https://feedingbritain.org/location/hartlepool/) - We are working with local partners to develop a new Affordable Food Club. This project will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area are listed on the Hartlepool Food Network website here. Levels of local food insecurity According to - [Halton](https://feedingbritain.org/location/halton/) - We are working with the Feeding Halton network to deliver a range of projects to tackle hunger in Halton. These include developing a network of Affordable Food Clubs to provide nutritious food at a low cost, as well as the 'Pathways from Poverty' project which sees expert advisors co-located into food projects to help address the root - [Gateshead](https://feedingbritain.org/location/gateshead/) - We are working with St Chads Community Project. and other local partners to develop an Affordable Food Club. This project offers nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults - [Gainsborough](https://feedingbritain.org/location/gainsborough/) - We are working with partners in Gainsborough to develop Affordable Food Clubs, providing access to nutritious food at low prices. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include: Bread and Roses Community Shop, Market PlaceAffordable Foods Gainsborough, Queensway Feeding Gainsborough believe it is so important that we stop seeing poverty through the prism of food and - [Derry](https://feedingbritain.org/location/derry/) - We are working with local partners to develop the network of Affordable Food Clubs in Derry. These settings offer nutritious food at an affordable price, as well as wrap around services to address the wider issues that households may be facing. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include Foyle Foodbank’s Community Supermarket. Levels of local - [Derbyshire](https://feedingbritain.org/location/derbyshire/) - “Feeding Derbyshire is a countywide project aimed at finding sustainable solutions to help feed people who are struggling with low incomes and debt.” We have worked with Feeding Derbyshire to develop an extensive network of Affordable Food Clubs. Specialist Advice Workers are available within food projects, as part of the Pathways from Poverty programme, and families are - [Dagenham](https://feedingbritain.org/location/dagenham/) - We are working with community partners establish Affordable Food Clubs to provide nutritious food at low costs for local people. You can find out more about our Affordable Food Clubs here. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include Eden Community Storehouse at Kingsley Hall Community Centre. A full list of community food clubs in Barking - [Cumbria](https://feedingbritain.org/location/cumbria/) - We are working with local partners to develop Affordable Food Clubs. These projects will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include the Millom Network Centre Community Shop. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s - [Coventry](https://feedingbritain.org/location/coventry/) - “We empower people and organisations in Coventry to design strategies and deliver activities to end food poverty, build resilience and influence change. Our vision is a food resilient city where no one goes hungry.” We have worked with Feeding Coventry and Coventry Food Network to develop an extensive network of Affordable Food Clubs. Specialist Advice Workers are - [Cornwall](https://feedingbritain.org/location/cornwall/) - We are working with the Cornwall Food Access Alliance to deliver a range of projects to tackle hunger in Cornwall. These include developing a network of Affordable Food Clubs to provide nutritious food at a low cost, as well as the expansion of the Cornwall Gleaning Network to distribute fresh fruit and vegetables from farms - [Cheshire West and Chester](https://feedingbritain.org/location/cheshire-west-and-chester/) - “The Welcome Network aims to create spaces for neighbours and agencies to come together, build relationships, and reduce stigma by providing an accessible and welcoming environment to access food, activities and support.” Feeding Britain Meeting Places Evaluation ReportDownload Affordable Food Clubs in this area include The Very Green Grocery in Winsford. The mission The Welcome - [Bristol](https://feedingbritain.org/location/bristol/) - “The Bristol pilot is committed to driving systemic change to increase food security across all social and cultural communities of Bristol – ultimately striving for ‘Zero Hunger’. Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of immediate provision for those in need, and driving influencing long-term local economic and national policy changes that aim to improve food security - [Bury St Edmunds](https://feedingbritain.org/location/bury-st-edmunds/) - We are supporting Affordable Food Clubs to provide nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. We are also working with the local Gleaning Network to access locally grown fruit and vegetables which may otherwise go to waste. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include Still Good - [Brighton and Hove](https://feedingbritain.org/location/brighton-and-hove/) - We are working with the Brighton and Hove Food Partnership and have supported their network of Affordable Food Clubs. These settings offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Affordable Food Clubs in this area are listed here. Levels of local food insecurity According to the - [Brent](https://feedingbritain.org/location/brent/) - We are working with Sufra NW London to develop a new Affordable Food Club. This project will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. You can find out more about Sufra NW London's Community Shop here. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University - [Bradford and Keighley](https://feedingbritain.org/location/bradford/) - "Our vision is a Bradford and Keighley where everyone has access to affordable good food, and all families and individuals are living with food security.” The Feeding Bradford and Keighley group has developed an extensive network of Affordable Food Clubs. Specialist Advice Workers are available within food projects as part of the Pathways from Poverty programme, and - [Birkenhead and Wirral](https://feedingbritain.org/location/birkenhead/) - "Feeding Birkenhead, Supporting Wirral is a coalition of churches, community groups, and other organisations working together to eliminate hunger in Birkenhead.” The Feeding Birkenhead, Supporting Wirral group has developed an extensive network of Affordable Food Clubs. Specialist Advice Workers are available within food projects, as part of the Pathways from Poverty programme, and families are supported all year round - [Bassetlaw](https://feedingbritain.org/location/bassetlaw/) - We are working with the Bassetlaw Food Insecurity Network to develop an extensive Affordable Food Club network to provide nutritious food at affordable prices. Affordable Food Clubs in this area include: The Food Hub network Bassetlaw Food Bank’s Community Shop Now Food Hub, Langold Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into - [Belfast](https://feedingbritain.org/location/belfast/) - We are working with local partners in Belfast to offer expert advice sessions within existing food projects, to help address the wider issues that people may be facing. This is part of our Pathways from Poverty programme. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults - [Rushcliffe](https://feedingbritain.org/location/rushcliffe/) - We are working with local community partners to develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs. These settings offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in - [Northamptonshire](https://feedingbritain.org/location/northamptonshire/) - We are working with local partners to share good practice as well as policy recommendations. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Northamptonshire: 4.60% of adults suffered from hunger9.69% struggled to access food12.76% worried about not having enough food About this - [North Tyneside](https://feedingbritain.org/location/north-tyneside/) - We are working with local community partners to develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs. These settings offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in - [Kingston](https://feedingbritain.org/location/kingston/) - We are working with local partners to share good practice as well as policy recommendations. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Kingston: 3.22% of adults suffered from hunger7.41% struggled to access food14.56% worried about not having enough food About this research: - [Hull](https://feedingbritain.org/location/hull/) - We are working with local partners to share good practice as well as policy recommendations. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Hull: 12.79% of adults suffered from hunger20.73% struggled to access food13.99% worried about not having enough food About this - [West Somerset](https://feedingbritain.org/location/west-somerset/) - We are working with local community partners to develop a network of Affordable Food Clubs. These settings offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in - [Thanet](https://feedingbritain.org/location/thanet/) - We have supported the development of a new Affordable Food Club. This project offers nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Thanet: 8.28% of adults - [Gravesham](https://feedingbritain.org/location/gravesham/) - We are working with local partners to develop a new Affordable Food Club. This project will offer nutritious food at an affordable price for households who might otherwise be at risk of hunger. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Gravesham: - [Wycombe](https://feedingbritain.org/location/wycombe/) - We are working with local partners to deliver a range of projects to tackle food insecurity in Wycombe. This includes establishing a Fuel Bank to support people who are at risk of disconnection from their gas and electricity. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of - [Eastbourne](https://feedingbritain.org/location/eastbourne/) - We are working with the Eastbourne Food Partnership to tackle hunger in Eastbourne. Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Eastbourne: 4.46% of adults suffered from hunger11.36% struggled to access food11.43% worried about not having enough food About this research: The - [Warrington](https://feedingbritain.org/location/warrington/) - Levels of local food insecurity According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Warrington: 2.17% of adults suffered from hunger6.39% struggled to access food8.74% worried about not having enough food About this research: The University of Sheffield have published statistics of UK adult food insecurity at Local - [Greenwich](https://feedingbritain.org/location/greenwich/) - A partnership between Feeding Britain and Home-Start Greenwich was formed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the aim of distributing a varied range of nutritionally balanced cooked meals to vulnerable families. 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