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Food Chain North East CIC (Community Interest Company) work to increase access for disadvantaged communities to affordable fresh produce. They distribute to community food groups, schools and work places, primarily in areas where it is difficult to buy fresh fruit and vegetables.
Making Local Food Work will enable them to develop a wider base of outlets both in terms of geography and customer type and to buy more produce direct from local producers.
Outcomes from the project to date:
New outlets developed:
Over 30 new outlets have been started since the beginning of the project. These are split almost equally between food co-ops, supplies to schools, market stalls and office supplies.
Direct buying from producers:
Food Chain are buying direct from seven growers. A number of these suppliers are community projects. A report into the development of this work explores the potential for a symbiotic relationship between food access projects and community gardening.
For more information please contact Clare Horrell at clare@sustainweb.org
