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SCAF online networking event

Join the Scottish Alliance for Food to make new connections, find new collaborators, gain new insights, learn more about other sectors/disciplines, or develop new ideas. 20 August 2025 6 pm Online More information and registration on the SCAF website.

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Good Food Nation Proposed National Plan

Two parliamentary committees have released a call for views on the Proposed National Good Food Nation Plan. In September the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee and the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee plan to undertake scrutiny of the implications of the Proposed National Good Food Nation Action Plan and are seeking views on …

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Consultation: Shaping our strategy and the future of Scotland’s health

Public Health Scotland (PHS) is inviting stakeholders from across Scotland to contribute their views to shape its new strategy for 2025-2035 and to help it understand how to achieve these goals in collaboration with partners. It will proactively contact and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders based on Shaping our Strategy, however PHS would …

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Join in

We’re launching interactive online sessions to bring together community food initiatives (CFIs) across Scotland. Each session will tackle a key challenge facing CFIs, with space to share experiences, ideas, and solutions. To instigate deeper conversations, sessions will include a choice of breakout groups for peer connection. Who are these for?  Our online peer sessions are …

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CFHS e-bulletin summer 2025

Our latest e-bulletin features information about our forthcoming community food online peer session, as well as news and events, resources and information on community food related topics. You can view the Summer e-bulletin here.

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Community Food Vacancy

Edinburgh Community Food is recruiting a part time Food Insecurity Resource Co-ordinator. The closing date for applications (CV and covering letter) is noon 7th July 2025. More information is available on the Good Moves website.   

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CFHS e-bulletin

Our latest e-bulletin features information about the community food sector, opportunities to get involved in our online networking sessions, funding, events and much more. You can view the e-bulletin here. 

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Bright Start Breakfast Funds

The Bright Start Breakfasts fund will build on existing levels of breakfast provision and expand access to breakfast clubs across Scotland to primary school children. The fund is open to a wide range of applicants including schools, Local Authorities, third sector organisations, registered childcare providers, activity providers, parent or volunteer groups, and childminders. It is …

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Showcasing the importance of the community food sector – 29 May 2025

Join us as we highlight how community food initiatives build local partnerships to collectively make a difference. In this webinar, Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) and Lanarkshire Community Food and Health Partnership (LCFHP) will discuss how their work makes a difference to their local communities by improving access to affordable, sustainable and nutritious food, …

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CFHS e-bulletin April 2025

Our latest e-bulletin features information about our forthcoming webinar, Showcasing the Importance of the Community Food Sector, as well as news and events, resources and information on community food related topics. You can view the April e-bulletin here.

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