Northamptonshire Food Poverty Network
The aims and objectives of the Network are to work together to tackle the ongoing issue of food poverty in Northamptonshire. The Network recognises the need for immediate short term solutions and the need to look at long term solutions to help people and communities not be at risk of food poverty.
Members: Re:Store Northampton, Springs Family Centre, Citizen's Advice Northampton and East Northamptonshire, Blackthorn Good Neighbours, Northamptonshire Breastfeeding Alliance, Daventry Citizens Advice Bureau, Hope Enterprises, Phoenix Resoruce Centre, East Northamptonshire Faith Group, Vineyard Church Daventry, Brackley Food Bank, Shine Development CIC, SAfIRE, Elsie's Junk Food Cafe
Established: 2012
How Northamptonshire Food Poverty Network is taking action to help tackle food poverty
| Improving coordination and navigation of the local welfare safety net | |
| Supporting services that provide financial crisis support and advice | |
| Empowering experts by experience in the alliance’s strategic work | |
| Developing and implementing a food poverty action plan | |
| Supporting alternative retail, e.g. community shops, cooperatives | |
| Promoting breastfeeding initiatives to boost the health of infants and mothers |
