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June 16, 2021

Affordable Food Projects – a neighbourhood response to healthy food access

Read about seven new local affordable food initiatives bringing good quality food to local residents.

April 22, 2021

What next for emergency food support in Brighton & Hove?

Director Vic Borrill reflects on the varying ways local communities have supporting those in need over the past year and how the city and the country can do more to reduce food insecurity in the future.

October 13, 2020

Families trying to live on £8.53 per person per week

Families and people who are disabled or with long-term health conditions are more likely to be in food poverty, according to our new research.

October 8, 2020

Community shopping to bring more affordable food to residents

We're pleased to be working with a number of initiatives across the city to bring more affordable food to residents, including the new Moulescoomb Community Market.

October 15, 2019

New report shows increased food bank use, including from local families

This report shows a record number of food banks distributing over 20,000 food parcels a year, with a worrying increase in demand from families.

May 29, 2019

Understanding the story of food poverty and food insecurity in our city

Volunteer and researcher Tilly Paz shares her insight into food poverty and food insecurity in Brighton & Hove after working on the latest Joint Strategic Needs Assessment.

August 30, 2018

Food bank use increases for the 5th year in a row in Brighton

Our latest report shows food bank use in Brighton & Hove has increased steadily for the 5th year in a row.

June 28, 2018

Top marks for our Food Poverty Action Plan is good – but not good enough

Brighton and Hove has been given a massive thumbs-up as a report assessing the progress of its Food Poverty Action Plan showed an impressive 93% success rate.