News: Foodrise release toolkit for reducing farm-level food waste

It's peak harvest season but not all will make it to market, with 25% of all food loss and waste occurring at the farm level. To help salvage surplus and connect local groups with growers, Sustain member Foodrise relaunches their Gleaning Toolkit.
Sustain | Thursday 4 September 2025

News: New partnership project will explore food access for asylum seekers in London

Sustain partner with JRS and Life Seekers aid to launch a new project exploring experiences of food access for asylum seekers in London. Findings and recommendations will seek to address issues and highlight existing good practice.
Food Poverty | Friday 10 November 2023

Page: Connecting Community Food Enterprises Case Study: Radcliffe Community Hub

Read our case study to find out about Radcliffe Community Hub's community food projects and ambitions.
Good Food Enterprise

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

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

News: Plymouth’s cost of living plan champions joined up approach to food

Plymouth's City Council Cost of Living Plan includes both short and long term action on food including investment in food co-ops to secure affordable, good quality food for residents.
Good Food Local | Friday 13 October 2023

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

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


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