What are the steps that local authorities can take to reduce food poverty beyond the foodbank?
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What are the steps that local authorities can take to reduce food poverty beyond the foodbank?
Improving the uptake of Healthy Start vouchers
Promoting breastfeeding via the Baby Friendly Initiative
Harnessing the value of children’s centres
Ensuring low-income families have adequate access to childcare
Ensuring children’s access to food 365 days a year
Supporting fair pay by promoting the Real Living Wage to the local council and employers
Ensuring all residents have physical access to good food
Supporting and enhancing meals on wheels provision
Supporting services that provide financial crisis support and advice
Developing an action plan to tackle food poverty
