Tell the Government to keep their promise and end holiday hungerThe Government has quietly withdrawn direct funding for school holiday food vouchers for children eligible for Free School Meals.
Food JusticeMillions of people in the UK are struggling to feed themselves and their families. The Co-operative Party are calling for a right to food and zero hunger by 2030.
Featured Beyond Food Banks – Campaigning on Food JusticeThere are simple steps that we can do individually and at a local government level to make a difference, and campaign for food justice. This document details what those steps are.
26th January 2023 The Healthy Start saga: how the UK Government are failing struggling parents and their children Georgia O’Brien Digital and Communications Manager It was revealed this week that thousands of families are still waiting for food vouchers promised by the UK Government. But this is only the latest in a series of problems with the Government's handling of Healthy Start food vouchers.
31st October 2022 We’re fighting to deliver food justice in Tower Hamlets. Cllr Asma Islam Councillor for Weavers Ward on Tower Hamlets Council It was revealed this week that thousands of families are still waiting for food vouchers promised by the UK Government. But this is only the latest in a series of problems with the Government's handling of Healthy Start food vouchers.
26th October 2022 The Government’s recent decision to reclassify modern slavery threatens to undo years of progress on ending the crime. Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer It was revealed this week that thousands of families are still waiting for food vouchers promised by the UK Government. But this is only the latest in a series of problems with the Government's handling of Healthy Start food vouchers.
24th October 2022 In Lewisham, we’re working hard to tackle food injustice. Councillor Juliet Campbell Cabinet Member for Communities, Refugees and Wellbeing on Lewisham Council It was revealed this week that thousands of families are still waiting for food vouchers promised by the UK Government. But this is only the latest in a series of problems with the Government's handling of Healthy Start food vouchers.
4th August 2022 Labour Party Conference Fringe Events 2022 – Food Justice: Can the Government’s National Food Strategy Deliver? Daniel Monaghan Policy Officer It was revealed this week that thousands of families are still waiting for food vouchers promised by the UK Government. But this is only the latest in a series of problems with the Government's handling of Healthy Start food vouchers.
1st August 2022 We’re taking practical steps to tackle food insecurity right here in Cherwell. Cllr Perran Moon Labour and Co-operative Councillor for Banbury Grimsbury & Hightown on Cherwell Council It was revealed this week that thousands of families are still waiting for food vouchers promised by the UK Government. But this is only the latest in a series of problems with the Government's handling of Healthy Start food vouchers.
19th July 2022 On Islington Council, we’re working hard to fight the scourge of modern slavery. Dr John Woolf Executive Member for Community Safety on Islington Council It was revealed this week that thousands of families are still waiting for food vouchers promised by the UK Government. But this is only the latest in a series of problems with the Government's handling of Healthy Start food vouchers.
13th June 2022 The Government’s long-awaited Food Strategy does not take hunger seriously Emma Foody Assistant General Secretary (Membership & Organisation) It was revealed this week that thousands of families are still waiting for food vouchers promised by the UK Government. But this is only the latest in a series of problems with the Government's handling of Healthy Start food vouchers.
22nd September 2021 We’re committing to proactively working to end modern slavery in Birmingham John Cotton Birmingham City Councillor and Cabinet Member for Social Inclusion, Community Safety and Equalities It was revealed this week that thousands of families are still waiting for food vouchers promised by the UK Government. But this is only the latest in a series of problems with the Government's handling of Healthy Start food vouchers.