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Our winter crowdfunder for emergency food projects

Posted January 14, 2021

Our winter crowdfunder supports the tireless work of emergency food providers and received generous support from around the city.

Growing in the pandemic

Posted December 11, 2020

Community gardener Caroline reflects on the meaning and impact of food growing during a pandemic.

Many reasons to shop local

Posted December 3, 2020

We reveal the findings of our shopping habits survey and the benefits residents get from a local shopping experience.

Holiday gift guide 2020

Posted November 25, 2020

This year it may be even harder to find great presents for your friends and family which is why we've made this handy list of...

Staying grounded throughout lockdown with Community Compost

Posted November 16, 2020

Inviting neighbours to look after something as simple as some compost bins can lead to meaningful connections, find out how.

Wellbeing on the South Downs

Posted November 5, 2020

Rosie Linford shares her recent experience of the Changing Chalk project, bringing ecotherapy style events to the South Downs. 

A brief history of school meals

Posted November 4, 2020

To highlight the importance of healthy food for children, Ali Ghanimi explores the history of school meals in the UK.

Free food support for families during October half-term

Posted October 23, 2020

Find out about support for families entitled to Free School Meals during October half-term.

Let’s Join HISBE and ‘Build Back Better’

Posted October 21, 2020

Ruth Anslow from HISBE shares the challenges of a small food business during the coronavirus pandemic, their good news and their ‘Back to Better’ campaign.