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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 1d

...this success at the food bank in Salisbury, and are now working with them to introduce and embed the co-location model back in Swindon.

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 1d

Last week, the BBC’s The One Show highlighted the reduced dependence upon emergency food parcels which results from the co-location of advice workers in food banks.

We were really pleased to facilitate the visit of one of our Feeding Swindon members,to learn more about...

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 5d

Affordable Food Clubs thrive as places of connection and community. By removing stigma, creating safe spaces, and offering support beyond simply food, Affordable Food Clubs are able to help tackle some of the drivers of poverty and help members move away from dependency on emergency food aid.

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 8d

@birkenheadnews.bsky.social

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 8d

They usually distribute around 150 packets each month and are completely reliant on donations.

Congratulations and thank you to Anna for all she does to raise awareness and make a difference in her community.

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 8d

...and later spreading to community organisations across Wirral including Affordable Food Clubs.

Part of Wirral’s Humanitarian Hub during the COVID 19 pandemic, the Pink Box Project delivered over 3000 packets to individual households during lockdown in 2020.

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 8d

Massive congratulations to volunteer Anna McLaughlin who is a finalist for the Make a Difference Volunteer Award 2025.

Anna, who works with Feeding Birkenhead, started the Pink Box Project in 2018 initially as a way of bringing free period products to schools and youth clubs...

A smiling woman, Anna McLaughlin, stands outside a shop holding a bright pink box. The box has a label reading “The Pink Box Project.” Above her, a green banner reads “Make A Difference Volunteer Award 2025 Finalist,” and below it is her name, “Anna McLaughlin.” A message at the bottom congratulates her for being nominated for the 2025 Make a Difference Award for her work running the Pink Box Project on Wirral. The background is green with light pink circular patterns.

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 14d

If you’re running a food project and want to connect with others creating fairer access to food, get in touch: [email protected]

#GoodFoodScotland #ThreehillsGlasgow #FeedingBritain #AffordableFood #FoodJustice #Glasgow #EndFoodPoverty

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 14d

By offering a range of support services, Threehills operates as a hub for connection, advice, and community resilience.

We’re proud to stand with partners across Scotland who are building long-term, dignified solutions to hunger. 💚

Three graphic illustrations across the page of a shopping basket, shelves and a food parcel all in green. Text reads: "Threehills Main Aims: Provide choice in food shopping by supplying subsidised food in a traditional supermarket environment. Re-purpose high quality supplies which would have otherwise been sent to landfill. Support people out of poverty with dignity and respect, preventing the need to access the services of a food bank."

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 14d

In Glasgow, Threehills Community Supermarket and Café is creating a space where everyone can access good food with dignity and choice.
This flagship project, developed by @goodfoodscotland, offers affordable groceries alongside a warm, welcoming café and vital support services.

Green Background with picture of supermarket front on one side entitled "Threehills Community Supermarket and Cafe" - Text reads: "Network Spotlight: Threehills Community Supermarket and Cafe"

Picture on left side show the inside of a shop with stacked shelves of ambient food. Text reads: "For £1 a month, anyone can become a member and access weekly shopping for essential groceries at much lower costs, whilst also gaining access to the support services and activities on offer. The community café is completely open to the public, providing a welcoming space for community members to connect over hot food, cakes and coffee."

Picture in background of brown door with the words "community room" written above it. Text reads: "Threehills provides their community with wraparound support services. On top of its shopping area and community café, there is an advice hub where various organisations provide practical support, including energy-saving advice to reduce costs and keep homes warm, as well as guidance on money management, debt, welfare, and housing issues."

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 21d

4/4 Now, following this collective effort, hundreds of thousands of children will be freed from this hunger trap.

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 21d

3/4 🟢 Worked with Emma Lewell MP to raise the issue in Parliament
🟢 Recommended to the Child Poverty Taskforce that the eligibility criteria should be reformed
🟢 Shared evidence from our network to keep families’ voices at the heart of the debate

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 21d

2/4 In Feeding Britain’s very first report, we highlighted how children in In June, the UK government announced that from September 2026, in England, all children in families receiving Universal Credit will be eligible for Free School Meals.

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 21d

1/4 In June, the UK government announced that from September 2026, in England, all children in families receiving Universal Credit will be eligible for Free School Meals.

This change has been years in the making.

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 25d

#FeedingBritain #CommunitySupermarket #Bensham #EndFoodPoverty

Green and cream graphic with Feeding Britain and St Chad’s Community Project logos. Text reads: “We’re privileged to work in partnership with St Chad’s Market and to be supporting this first-class affordable food club in Bensham.” Below, a photo shows a table with a crate of pastries, cookbooks, and a plant in a repurposed Heinz Beans tin. A chalkboard wall with information is visible in the background.

Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 25d

Earlier this week, the latest affordable food club in the Feeding Britain network was officially launched by Si King!

St Chad’s Market, in Bensham, is providing local people with affordable food in a welcoming setting, as part of a comprehensive year-round offer of support.

Graphic with the logos of Feeding Britain and St Chad’s Community Project alongside a photo of the new St Chad’s Market entrance, where Si King is speaking to a crowd. Text reads: “New Affordable Food Club – St Chad’s Market – Bensham, Gateshead.”

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · 28d

We are both grateful and delighted to share the news that, throughout this year’s run of A Christmas Carol, @oldvictheatre.bsky.social will be raising money in support of our work. Thank you very much indeed for your support! www.oldvictheatre.com/about/our-mi...

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · Sep 12

We’re proud to support and celebrate this important work in tackling food insecurity and creating a hunger free UK. 💚

You can read the full report here: bit.ly/4pm8Rfm

Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · Sep 12

These findings show the incredible impact of Affordable Food Clubs across Norfolk – from helping people before crisis, to building stronger communities, improving wellbeing, and easing financial pressures for families.

Green background with logos for Norfolk Community Foundation and Feeding Britain.
Text: “Nourishing Norfolk is one of 133 regional partners working across the Feeding Britain network to ensure consistent delivery of affordable food programmes across regions and help take a strategic approach to tackling hunger.”
Below is a QR code with text: “Visit our website to find out more” and an arrow pointing left.

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · Sep 12

Earlier today, Feeding Britain were excited to attend the Norfolk Community Foundation’s event where they presented their new Nourishing Norfolk network evaluation findings, based on independent research conducted by @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social

Graphic with a green background and logos of Feeding Britain, Nourishing Norfolk, and Norfolk Community Foundation. Text reads: “Today, Nourishing Norfolk launched their evaluation of independent research carried out by the @universityofeastanglia that revealed the impact of their network of Affordable Food Clubs across Norfolk.” Below the text is a photo of three women seated and speaking at an event, with a Nourishing Norfolk banner and crates of food visible in the background.

Green and cream graphic titled “Six Strengths of the Nourishing Norfolk Programme.”

Strength 1: “Reaching people before crisis – 95% said they felt comfortable or very comfortable using the hub. The hubs provide early support in a way that feels safe, local and dignified.”

Strength 2: “Building local community – Eight out of ten shoppers and more than 70% of staff and volunteers said they felt a stronger sense of community because of the hub.”

Green and cream graphic titled “Six Strengths of the Nourishing Norfolk Programme.”

Strength 3: “More than just food – 62% of shoppers said their wellbeing had improved, and the same number said they now had a better understanding of how to access help. The hubs are quietly filling a vital gap by offering early, local support that can prevent bigger problems later on.”

Strength 4: “Saving enough to get by – 75% of shoppers said they felt less worried about money. Nourishing Norfolk hubs help people meet essential food needs without falling into crisis, meaning fewer impossible choices, like skipping meals to keep the heating on.”

Green and white infographic titled “Six Strengths of the Nourishing Norfolk Programme.”

Large number 5 with the heading “Stepping stones to opportunities” followed by text: “Over a third of shoppers reported feeling more in control of their lives. Volunteers and staff also gained from being part of the hub, reporting better skills and a stronger sense of self-belief.”

Large number 6 with the heading “Thinking of food differently” followed by text: “Many hubs offer cooking classes, growing projects and food education sessions, helping people to explore healthier eating habits. Fruit and veg intake rose for 67% of children and 38% of adults. Hubs support lasting change by combining healthy food with practical learning.”
The background is a gradient of green shades.

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · Sep 5

A huge thank you to our partners for their continued work in delivering dignified, affordable food provision. 💚

Read the full report here: bit.ly/4k0cOT5

#FeedingCommunityReport #FeedingBritain #EndHunger #AffordableFoodClub

Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · Sep 5

...these clubs are helping families build resilience and security for the long term.

The statistics in our Feeding Community Report come from the experiences of members of our partner organisations across the UK.

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · Sep 5

Affordable Food Clubs are proving that when people have dignified access to good food at fair prices, the benefits go far beyond the dinner table.

From improved wellbeing and healthier eating, to reduced reliance on food banks and stronger community connections...

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Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · Aug 31

A huge thank you to all our partner organisations who have delivered HAF this summer. 💚

#HAF #HAF2025 #FarMoreThanChildcare #FarMoreThanAHolidayClub #SchoolHolidays #FeedingBritain #FoodAndFun

Feeding Britain @feedingbritain.org · Aug 31

This week, the government confirmed that the HAF programme will be funded for at least the next three years - a welcome commitment to children’s health, wellbeing, and futures.

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