Food Poverty | Sustain

Millions people in the UK struggle to get enough to eat. We’re working to change that through people-powered projects and campaigns that tackle the root causes of food poverty and ensure everyone has dignified access to healthy, affordable food.

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The food poverty projects

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London Food Poverty Campaign

Encouraging London boroughs to address food poverty beyond the food bank.

Food Power

The Food Power network of food poverty alliances are tackling food poverty and its root causes.

Older People’s Food Campaign

Meals on wheels services support thousands of older people every day to stay independent in their own homes and enrich their lives.

Right to Food

Everyone has the right to enjoy safe, nutritious and sustainable food. This project advocates the realisation of the Right to Food in UK law.

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London mayoral candidates pledge more free school meals

Sadiq Khan has committed to make primary school meals free for all pupils, if re-elected as London mayor. Children's Food Campaign responds.

18 Apr 2024
Children's Food Campaign

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Growing community food enterprises

27 Mar 2024
Good Food Enterprise

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Driving uptake of Free School Meals through opt-out automatic enrolment

13 Mar 2024
Children's Food Campaign

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Food access for people seeking asylum in London and local action

12 Mar 2024
Food Poverty

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People seeking asylum in London face malnutrition, but there is scope for local action

12 Mar 2024
Food Poverty

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Food experiences of people seeking asylum in London: areas for local action

Good Food Local: the London report 2024

Sustain Briefing on extending the Household Support Fund

Real Bread For All

Good Food for All Londoners 2022: Tracking council action on food

How councils can embed participation into their work to combat food poverty and build a better food system

Food Roots Incubator programme: Evaluation and learning report

Home from hospital: Ensuring people have access to food at discharge from hospital and beyond

Making the most of Healthy Start: A toolkit for local action