The Plunkett Foundation has existed for nearly a century, with the aim of helping communities to help themselves. Its Community Ownership Awards celebrate the most inspiring examples of people in rural areas working together to improve the quality of local life.
Eligible food-related groups might be keeping a local food shop open, growing greens for local distribution -- or anything else that meets the criterion of addressing local problems 'through trading activity that is needed, that will be economically viable and sustainable, and helps alleviate poverty, disadvantage and social exclusion'.
If you know of such a group, the deadline for nominations is Friday 14 October. Find out more here.
Read about Sustain's policies for a more local and sustainable food supply here.
Sustain: 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.
