Food poverty

An update on the city’s Covid Food Response

Posted June 18, 2020

Food Partnership director Vic highlights the huge array of people and organisations that have helped the city's emergency food response to coronavirus.

Low-cost recipes and healthy snacks

Posted May 20, 2020

We’ve gathered together some tasty vegetable-based recipes, based on simple, affordable basic ingredients. 

Voices from a front-line food bank

Posted April 30, 2020

A guest blog by Simeon Elliott, voluntary administrative assistant at the Vale Community Centre Food Bank.

Lenka, our food hero, and the Healthy Start Voucher campaign

Posted March 4, 2020

Lenka plays a vital role in promoting Healthy Start Vouchers, helping improve the diet of pregnant women and children under four who are living on...

Local food projects: Society’s glue

Posted February 19, 2020

The Real Junk Food Project is a shining example of why a local food project is about much more than just food.

Go for Gold Food Grants

Posted February 5, 2020

Neil Smith Gold Food Grants are open - community food projects can apply for up to £850 to work with children, families & young people.

Where to donate food, money or time at Christmas

Posted November 12, 2019

Find out where you can donate food, money or time over the festive season.

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

Posted October 15, 2019

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. 

Local families miss out on thousands of pounds in unclaimed healthy food vouchers

Posted September 11, 2019

The Healthy Start Voucher campaign helps eligible families in the city access up to £900 per child to spend on milk, fruit and veg.