Blog: LGBTQ+ legacies and new beginnings in London’s community food scene
This February for LGBT+ History Month, Vera Zakharov and Isabel Rice look at the history of LGBTQ+ community projects in London and spotlight some examples of initiatives across the capital currently building community, solidarity, vital support and celebration through food.
Good Food Local | Wednesday 31 January 2024
Reports: Bridging the Gap: How to make school food work for children, farmers and planet
Drawing on three pilot projects in schools, this report shows the impact that investing in organic in public sector food can have on boosting the horticulture sector while enabling access to nutritious locally grown fruit, veg and pulses to young people in schools.
Bridging the Gap | Wednesday 11 March 2026
Blog: Early Years Food Coalition launches new parent advisory group
Are you a parent of a young child, with an interest in ensuring all babies, toddlers and small children receive healthy, nourishing meals in nurseries and childcare settings? The Early Years Food Coalition's new Parent Advisory Group is now recruiting for members.
Children's Food Campaign | Thursday 8 January 2026
News: Research partner wanted to evaluate Good Food Local programme in London
Following 12 fruitful years of tracking council action on food in London, Sustain: the alliance for better food and farming are looking for a research partner to evaluate their Good Food Local approach in London.
Good Food Local | Friday 10 May 2024
Reports: Survey findings: Food insecurity among families with no recourse to public funds
Sustain's survey to local frontline health professionals and community organisations reveals a grim picture of rising food insecurity among families with no recourse to public funds while support services struggle to meet the level of need. Respondents overwhelmingly support extending Healthy Start Scheme to families with NRPF to ensure a nutritional safety net at the start of life.
Sustain | Monday 20 November 2023
News: Record number of places recognised for innovation and leadership on healthy and sustainable food
A record 14 food partnerships are awarded Sustainable Food Places awards, bucking the challenging context of chronic financial constraints in local government and showing innovation and leadership on healthy and sustainable food.
Sustainable Food Places | Friday 9 August 2024
News: Britain's abattoirs hit critical low putting UK food security at dire risk – warns new coalition
Sustain joins alliance members and farmers, food and hospitality groups calling for urgent government action as UK abattoir numbers fall from around 2,500 to just 200.
Sustain | Tuesday 20 October 2026
Blog: Pride Month Special: Celebrating LGBTQ+ food advocates and growers in our network
This June for Pride Month we offer a celebratory spotlight to individuals identifying as LGBTQ+ who are working to improve our food system and creating welcoming, affirming food spaces within their communities.
Roots to Work | Monday 3 June 2024
News: 'Goddess of the Wye' launches Shropshire Good Food Trail at the Ludlow Green Festival
The Good Food Trail celebrates Shropshire’s vibrant sustainable food culture, right in the heart of one of the UK’s largest factory farming hotspots.
Food for the Planet | Thursday 24 July 2025
Reports: A category-based approach to a manufacturer levy on unhealthy food: Considerations and opportunities
Recipe for Change is a campaign calling for a new industry levy to make our food healthier, while raising revenue that can be invested into children’s health. We present here an analysis of the food categories which could be considered in a levy which targets specific unhealthy categories and products.
Children's Food Campaign | Tuesday 24 June 2025
Children's Food Campaign: Sustain The alliance for better food and farming advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity.
