Developing food poverty action plans 2019

This short guide offers advice on drafting and delivering local food poverty action plans. The guide is based on analysis of a number of recently-produced local food poverty strategies or plans.

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Reports • Food Poverty

Published: Monday 25 March 2019

Reports • Food Poverty

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Food Poverty: Millions of people in the UK struggle to get enough to eat. We’re working to change that through people-powered projects and campaigns that tackle the root causes of food poverty and ensure everyone has dignified access to healthy, affordable food.

The Fund had been extended five times since 2021, most recently providing £421 million to cover the period from March to September 2024. Credit: Suzy Hazelwood - Pexels

Government extends Household Support Fund for another six months and eyes long term options

Food hubs such as pantries, food banks, social supermarkets or community kitchens have proliferated both in number and in the roles they perform. Credit: Linus Boman | Shutterstock

Impact of food hubs and perspectives from Leeds
A woman shops for fruit in a shop. Credit: AlessandroBiasciolli: Shutterstock

Fair Food Futures: tackling food insecurity through local food provision

Children enjoy a healthy school lunch. Credit: Jon Goldberg / Children's Food Campaign

Southwark council step up on school food
Cook for Good is an award-winning social enterprise tackling food insecurity, social isolation and health inequality, supported by corporate clients and partnerships and working with Peabody from the start. Credit: Cook for Good.

London housing associations on a mission so no social housing resident goes to bed hungry
Research shows that people who use food support may experience trauma. Projects such as food banks or pantries should counter that loss of dignity. Credit: Cytonn Photography Pexels

Dignity in community food support
Two immigrants hold hands in Idomeni, Greece, waiting to hear about onward passage. Copyright: Ververidis Vasilis | shutterstock

People seeking asylum in London face malnutrition, but there is scope for local action
Food hub. Credit: Hastings Voluntary Action

Learning from communities: tips, ideas and solutions on food aid

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