Public Health Scotland (PHS) and the Scottish Directors of Public Health have published a consensus statement – Improving Scotland’s diet and weight. This document outlines the urgent need for action …
Author archives: Alice Baird
CFHS e-bulletin July 2024
Our latest e-bulletin considers cash first and income maximisation approaches used by community food organisations, as well as news about the latest podcasts, webinars and reports on topics such as …
Posted in CFHS updates, News
Area of Work: Information provision
Edinburgh Community Food Cash First Toolkit
Following on from its Menu for All launch event on 6 October 2023, Edinburgh Community Food has published its finalised Cash First Toolkit. The Toolkit is designed for community food …
Posted in News, Publications news
Area of Work: Food poverty and access
What can community food initiatives do to support cash first approaches to food insecurity?
Published online today, this briefing paper will provide clarity on, raise awareness of, and support use of cash first approaches as the primary response to tackling food insecurity. This will …
Posted in CFHS updates, News, Publications news
Area of Work: Food poverty and access
CFHS e-bulletin January 2024
Our latest e-bulletin contains news about building a community food network in Dumfries and Galloway, and the Good Food Nation plan consultation, as well as other news about diet and …
Posted in CFHS updates, News
Area of Work: Information provision
Forth Environment Link Climate Hub
The FEL Climate Hub, funded by Scottish Government, is offering seed grants of between £250 and £1,500 to community organisations in Forth Valley whose projects are focused on tackling climate …
Posted in Funding news, News
Naturesave Trust funding
The latest round of funding (closes 29 February) from the Naturesave Trust is targeted towards organisations, individuals, communities, and charities (not schools) working to reduce food waste and food insecurity. …
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Funding awarded to address poverty
The Scottish Government recently announced funding awarded from its Cash-First Fund and the Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund. Eight partnerships across Scotland have been funded to support their cash first …
Posted in Funding news, News, Policy news
Area of Work: Funding
Good Food Nation plan consultation
This Scottish Government consultation on the Good Food Nation Plan covers the content of the first national Good Food Nation Plan and asks your views on the Good Food Nation …
Posted in Policy news, Research and consultations
Let’s Talk Community Food
This informal collaborative networking event, hosted by Community Food Initiatives North East and supported by Public Health Scotland, aims to build stronger links between key stakeholders and discuss new and …