Newham’s response
There isn’t one solution that will solve food insecurity, we need to address all the layers that affect how someone can access food.
- Environments supporting food security: residents have access to a range of healthy, affordable food within their neighbourhood;
- Settings supporting food security: food provided in early years and education settings is fresh, healthy and appealing and promotes a good relationship with food. It also means when families are in crisis they know how to access emergency food parcels in dignified, non-judgement and respectful settings;
- Support for individuals and families: residents will have access to individual support for their circumstances, including support for health and wellbeing, employment and money advice. There is a clear, easy way to access these services so residents only need to ask for help once
There are a range of activities already in place that support residents across different age groups –see what’s happening here [can you hyperlink to section 7: Projects taking place]
The priorities for this year are:
- All residents can access affordable, healthy food in a dignified and sustainable way
- Children are fed and ready to learn through early years and education settings promoting food security
- Residents are supported to maximise their income and access good work so families have the resources to provide a healthy balanced diet
- Our neighbourhoods and high streets make it easy and affordable to residents to make healthy food choices
Progress on these priorities will be reported into the Health and Wellbeing Board.