Vital resource for Cash First approach to food insecurity in Plymouth
Last month saw the launch of an important resource for Plymouth communities, in the form of the Worrying About Money? leaflet,
Food Access Guide for Plymouth launched
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Food Plymouth’s Food Equality Project began work on a Food Access Guide for Plymouth. This was a response to the acute pressures experienced by many…
New scheme to help people access food and essentials during COVID
New scheme to help people access food and essentials during COVID Plymouth City Council is launching a new scheme to ensure that people who are struggling to afford food and…
Food Thinkers: Reframing the obesity narrative in the wake of COVID-19
City University London’s next 2020 Food Thinkers webinar will be given by Johanna Ralston, CEO of World Obesity Federation on Wednesday 15 July, 5.15pm – 6.45pm, as part of their Women Redesigning…
A Day of Celebration across the Network and Partnership
Today is the Day of Celebration and Action where we will showcase the incredible work our partners are doing across the Network as they strive to meet the needs arising…
FOOD CHARITIES GRANT FUND: up to £100K to support people affected by Covid-19
The Government is making grants of up to £100,000 available to food charities. You can apply for the grant to provide for people: unable to afford food who have moved…
Food during Lockdown in Plymouth : Has Covid-19 changed what you eat?
Food during Lockdown in Plymouth: Has Covid-19 changed what you eat? Are you self-isolating? Cooking for yourself or a family? Are you growing food? Are you having difficulty getting the…
Devon Community Foundation COVID-19 Response
Devon Community Foundation COVID-19 Response Weekly Briefing, 7 May 2020 There’s a great spotlight on food and nutrition is this week’s issue. Click here or below to download the Devon…
Veg Box sales increase by 111% in six weeks as a result of Covid-19
NEW FOOD FOUNDATION DATA: Veg Box sales increase by 111% in six weeks as a result of Covid-19 May 2020 : Read the full report here. New data from the…
Analysis: Longer term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK food system
Poultry News Written for ‘Poultry News’ by Professor James Lowenberg-DeBoer, Elizabeth Creak Chair of Agri-Tech Economics at Harper Adams University. The food security of the United Kingdom in the post-COVID-19…
Social Enterprise and COVID-19
As a Social Enterprise city we felt it was important to bring you the latest news from our friends at Social Enterprise UK. This research is based on the responses…
5 Things COVID19 has told us about food systems in the UK
5 Things COVID19 has told us about food systems in the UK Article by Mark Breen | Published 28 Apr, 2020 COVID19 has put a spotlight on many areas of life…
A light at the end of the Covid tunnel?
Written for the Sustainable Food Trust – A light at the end of the Covid tunnel? by Patrick Holden on 24 April, 2020 in Food Systems In farming and food systems, as in every other…
Accessing fruit & veg during Covid-19 – Survey
Our friends at Peas Please have developed a survey to track people’s experiences of fruit and veg access during the Covid-19 crisis. Please click the link to complete it: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQnxikQZDE4EPO7bAznwUm7kR4D7eLx9iDi2cYXwS_2bueFQ/viewform…
Is Covid-19 driving a new food and farming system?
Is Covid-19 driving a new food and farming system? Vicki Hird is a Sustainable Farm Campaign Coordinator at Sustain, where she manages their farm policy and related campaigning. Read her…
How are local food businesses across the UK adapting to Covid-19?
THe SFC have asked us to circulate the following survey as they are currently collating information about how food producers and suppliers are diversifying their models in the UK to cope…
Webinar on free school meals during COVID19 emergency
Together with School Food Matters, Food Foundation, Food for Life & Chefs in Schools, the Children’s Food Campaign is hosting a free webinar on Friday 17th April, 11-12.30 to hear what local…
Covid-19 underlines the need for resilient food systems
“We won’t forget Covid-19 easily. It is a reminder that our fundamental strengths lie in the connections that exist between people. It is an opportunity to give the respect most…
DEFRA – Daily Update on the Coronavirus
Defra are publishing a daily update on the coronavirus response. This sets out the wide range of measures that the food industry has taken in recent weeks to support its…