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
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
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
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
Food for the Planet: 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.
