These case studies highlight a range of community-led food initiatives working to address food insecurity, reduce reliance on food banks and build up community food infrastructure across the UK.
This includes a range of models from mobile greengrocers, to community vegbags, to co-desgned community kitchens to food banks transitioning to offer holistic advice and support services.
They feature a range of local actors including local authorities, food partnerships, housing associations, voluntary and charity sector organisations and the food projects themselves.
They offer insight into different approaches to tackling food poverty, supporting communities to access healthy and sustainable food, and building financial resilience. Read on for ideas and inspiration.
Good Food Enterprise: Working to provide food that is good for people and the planet, and support local production playing a part in community beyond trading.
