Unity in Poverty Action (UPA) has chaired the Leeds Food Aid Network (FAN) since its formation in 2014. Our work includes the following:
- Collecting data from a broad range of providers regarding food aid use
- Coordinating quarterly Food Aid Network (FAN) gatherings
- Simulating effective signposting so that people can access appropriate food aid provision
- Developing on-location support at different food providers so people can receive key advice when they are in a time of crisis
- Encouraging the uptake of Healthy Start Vouchers to support vulnerable children and families
- Supporting and valuing a broad range of different food aid provision including foodbanks, community cafes / food drop ins, and food pantries
- Raising awareness of Healthy Holiday provision
- Playing a major part in the city’s response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Being part of city, regional, and national initiatives including FoodWise Leeds, the Leeds Food Strategy, West Yorkshire Food Poverty Network, Feeding Britain, and the Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN)
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Data collection
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See work being done during Covid 19.
To view media coverage please see the links below.
http://www.leedsfoodaidnetwork.co.uk/ (Facebook Group – Twitter @foodaidnetwork)
Pictures from FAN.