Good Practice Guide for Community Food Initiatives

Healthy Food for All has developed a Good Practice Guide for Community Food Initiatives which provides advice on how to set up community food projects that improve the consumption of healthy food amongst low-income groups.  Examples of community food initiatives include food cooperatives, community cafés, food-growing projects, breakfast and after-school clubs, and community-based training courses in nutrition and healthy eating.  Community Food Initiatives (CFIs) can combat food poverty by making good-quality, affordable food more accessible to local communities.  CFIs promote good health by making it easier for people to make healthy food choices.  They can also address gaps in dietary knowledge and skills, and improve the quality and extent of food availability in local areas.  For example, some community food initiatives assist local residents to grow their own fruit and vegetables, while others provide training for parents in how to prepare healthy family meals on a low budget.  For further information contact Georgina Buffini at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.