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 causes of hunger. We have also established a Fuel Bank to support those at risk of disconnection from their gas and electricity.

Affordable Food Clubs in this area include a network of social supermarkets in Ditton, Widnes and Runcorn – find out more here.

Levels of local food insecurity

According to the University of Sheffield’s research into local food insecurity of adults (Jan 2021), in Halton:

6.50% of adults suffered from hunger
15.44% struggled to access food
13.69% worried about not having enough food

About this research:

The University of Sheffield have published statistics of UK adult food insecurity at Local Authority scale. Y ou can view the map of measures of food insecurity here.

Hungry is defined as having skipped food for a whole day or more in the previous month or indicated they were hungry but not eaten because they could not afford or get access to food.

Struggle is defined as a positive response to at least one of the following:

Sought help accessing food
Skipped or shrank meal
Gave a reason for not having enough food

Worry is defined as choosing very worried or fairly worried about getting food.