Food Poverty | Sustain

Millions 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.

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The food poverty projects

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London Food Poverty Campaign

Encouraging London boroughs to address food poverty beyond the food bank.

Food Power

The Food Power network of food poverty alliances are tackling food poverty and its root causes.

Older People’s Food Campaign

Meals on wheels services support thousands of older people every day to stay independent in their own homes and enrich their lives.

Right to Food

Everyone has the right to enjoy safe, nutritious and sustainable food. This project advocates the realisation of the Right to Food in UK law.

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Share your experiences supporting families with No Recourse to Public Funds to access food

Calling all local food and health organisations and professionals: please share your experiences supporting families on low incomes with no recourse to public funds to access healthy food, including the Healthy Start Scheme. Survey deadline 13 October.

13 Sep 2023
Veg Cities

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European trials seek to rebalance food costs at either end of the supply chain

31 Aug 2023
Bridging the Gap

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Sustain seek partner for new project exploring food access for asylum seekers in London

24 Aug 2023
Food Poverty

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Real Bread For All guide published

15 Aug 2023
Real Bread Campaign

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Eat the Rainbow - LGBTQ+ inclusion and celebration in the food movement