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News: Sustain campaign win! UK Government agrees to measure household food insecurity

As of April 2019 the Government will be measuring household food insecurity nationally. Read Sustain's comment.
Food Poverty | Wednesday 27 February 2019

News: First survey of independent food banks in England released

A report from a new study of 114 independent food banks operating across England has been published. It is the first study of its kind to look at food banks operating independently of the well-known Trussell Trust food bank network.
Food Poverty | Thursday 19 December 2019

Blog: Cost of living crisis and sustainable food

Sometimes it can feel like there is a tension between high quality sustainable food and the needs of low-income families. But everyone deserves to access a healthy, sustainable, nutritious diet. With cheap food, somebody, somewhere in the food chain pays. So how can we deliver high quality food that is kind to people AND the planet through local policy and planning and what is the role of food partnership?
Sustainable Food Places | Friday 13 May 2022

News: New Tower Hamlets project supports communities to tackle climate change through food

The new programme, Just FACT, led by the Women's Environmental Network, will bring together residents and local organisations to create a blueprint for a fairer, healthier and more sustainable local food system.
Sustainable Food Places | Wednesday 4 August 2021

News: Shocking rise in numbers of school children facing food insecurity

One in four households with children have experienced food insecurity in the past month, according to a new report from the Food Foundation, and primary school teachers tell Chefs in Schools that more children than ever are arriving at school hungry because families are struggling to afford food.
Children's Food Campaign | Tuesday 18 October 2022

News: Petition urges MEPs to halve food waste

On 24 January, Members of the European Parliament will vote on a proposal to reduce food waste in the EU by 50% by 2030. Campaigners are urged to sign here to show their support. Action is urgently needed because a new report by the EU's own auditors has found that the EU's activities so far have been inadequate.
Sustain | Friday 20 January 2017

News: First cities in the UK to be awarded sustainable food city status

Brighton & Hove, Cardiff, Plymouth and the London Borough of Lambeth have become the first places in the UK to be awarded Sustainable Food City status, recognising pioneering work promoting healthy and sustainable food. A rapidly growing movement is mobilising people in towns and cities across the UK transforming access to affordable and sustainable food as members of the Sustainable Food Cities Network.
Sustainable Food Places | Thursday 19 March 2015

Blog: How can we enhance the resilience of London’s food systems?

A new report recommends a range of actions to build more resilient food systems in the capital, particularly for those experiencing or at risk of food insecurity. Simon Shaw outlines the report’s key findings and recommendations.
London Food Link | Tuesday 22 February 2022

News: Urge your MP to invest sugar tax money in children's healthy food

Schools are missing out on much needed funding to improve children’s access to healthy food. There's just days left to the Government's Spending Review, where with your support they could commit income from the sugary drinks tax to improve children's health. Act now and contact your MP.
Children's Food Campaign | Wednesday 11 November 2020

News: End Hunger UK calls on government to start measuring household food insecurity

The campaign asks MPs to support the bill during it's reading on 29 November, when it will be put forward by Emma Lewell-Buck MP.
Food Poverty | Friday 10 November 2017