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News: Priority Places for Food Index launched to identify unaffordable food hotspots

The Consumer Data Research Centre at the University of Leeds have partnered with the consumer rights group Which? to identify places in the UK where people are most likely to need support in accessing affordable food. The online tool is free to use.
Food Poverty | Tuesday 15 November 2022

News: Independent food banks continue to see huge increases in need for food parcels during Covid-19

Research from Sustain member the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) has found that food banks in their network have seen huge increases in demand for food parcels.
Food Poverty | Wednesday 8 July 2020

News: New Food Standards Agency data confirms high number of people struggling to afford food in the UK

New survey data released today show that 8% of adults living in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are food insecure - a whopping 3.9 million people - not even including those children dependent on them. Sustain believes central government should start to regularly measure the scale of this problem as other countries do. Only then can organisations offer the best responses and monitor the impact for those people most at risk.
Sustain | Thursday 30 March 2017

News: Children could be left without enough food this Christmas due to food voucher scheme failures

Families across England, Wales and Northern Ireland are reporting delays in accessing Healthy Start food vouchers and waits of over an hour on the helpline – potentially costing £33 in charges.
Sustain | Wednesday 15 December 2021

News: Independent food banks in Scotland report doubling in need for emergency food parcels

Scotland’s independent food banks report at least doubling in need for emergency food parcels compared to last year’s April to July figures.
Food Poverty | Tuesday 8 September 2020

News: Children's Food Campaign response to change of School Food Trust status

Disappointment is expressed by the Children's Food Campaigners at the news of reduced Government backing for the School Food Trust.
Children's Food Campaign | Thursday 14 October 2010

News: Good Food Oxfordshire launches short food supply initiative

“OxFarmToFork” aims to enable Oxfordshire's institutions to buy directly from local agro-ecological food producers across the county.
Sustainable Food Places | Thursday 2 May 2024

News: London Food Link recognises boroughs' achievements in supporting healthy and sustainable food

Local councils commended at City Hall event for their efforts to improve food accessibility and sustainability.
London Food Link | Monday 23 October 2017

Article: Urban Food Awards 2020: Meet the Food for Good Champions

Every year the Urban Food Awards shines a spotlight on people who really make a difference to people and planet through their good food work. Here we share the story of this year’s special category.
London Food Link | Wednesday 16 September 2020

News: London food heroes invited to enter the Urban Food Awards

Entries are now open for The Urban Food Awards, the annual celebration of the best of London’s local larder.
London Food Link | Wednesday 17 June 2015

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