The Shropshire Food Poverty Alliance are undertaking a new research project in partnership with Healthwatch Shropshire, Shropshire Council and Citizens Advice Shropshire.
We are calling for organisations and individuals to share their insights and experiences of food insecurity in South West Shropshire.
Food insecurity is when you do not have enough affordable and nutritious food to help you live healthily. We know that some people in rural communities can face additional challenges in getting food locally and need to travel to shop. This adds to any financial difficulties they may already experience as a result of lower wages and higher energy bills.
The Shaping Places project aims to understand the reasons behind food insecurity, and your evidence may help to secure additional funding over the next three years to deliver programmes to relieve food poverty in South West Shropshire.
Jackie Jeffrey, Chief Executive, Citizen’s Advice Shropshire, said:-
“Food insecurity is a real thing for people living in south west Shropshire, but we need to understand more about what this means for you or the people you support. Your feedback will make a real difference, so please fill in the questionnaire and attend our Zoom events: let’s work together to relieve food insecurity and help shape a healthier future for Shropshire.”
How can I help?
We want to hear from a wide range of voice across South West Shropshire.
Work for an organisation or are involved in a community group in South West Shropshire?
Complete our online survey for organisations
Sign up for a Zoom discussion on ‘solving food insecurity in south west Shropshire’
Have lived experience of food insecurity?
If you have lived experience of food insecurity, complete a survey
Chat through your experiences with us. Please call Jayne at Healthwatch 07813 458955 to arrange a time
Sign up for a Zoom discussion on ‘solving food insecurity in south west Shropshire’
Everyone can share this information with anyone interested in improving access to healthy, affordable food in Shropshire, such as colleagues, friends, family and community groups in South West Shropshire.
Want to find out more?
Get in touch by emailing enquiries@healthwatchshropshire.co.uk