There are hundreds of community groups all over London changing Londoners’ experiences with food
Projects include cookery clubs, food co-ops, growing in community spaces, box schemes, retail projects and composting.
London Food Link is bringing together people who work and volunteer for community food groups in order to promote their projects, support initiatives and share information.
The Gherkin
As part of this project London Food Link produces a quarterly newsletter “The Gherkin”. Download a back issue or sign up to the 'Community food' e-list to receive news updates and the Gherkin newsletter buy entering your email address in the form on the Buywell homepage.
Download the fifth issue of The Gherkin as a 678kb PDF
Download the forth issue of The Gherkin as a 373kb PDF
Download the third issue of The Gherkin as a 534kb PDF
Download the second issue of The Gherkin as a 597kb PDF
Download the first issue of The Gherkin as a 250kb PDF
Get in touch
To find out more about the Community Food project please contact Hannah or Suzanne at Sustain on 020 7837 1228, or email Hannah@sustainweb.org or Suzanne@sustainweb.org.
Policies affecting local action on food
There are many policies that can help support sustainable food systems and Sustain is currently working with local authorities, primary care trusts (PCTs), and community food groups to share best practice and new ideas. Click here for more information on local food strategies, food and planning.
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