Uncategorised Field to Fork: increasing home and community growing 19 May 2026 by Daisy Bodewes East Suffolk is a traditional growing area and we’ve been building on these foundations by funding community growing spaces and delivering another round of our successful grow-at-home kits for school children and their families. With funding from the Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund and East Suffolk Council’s Ease the Squeeze programme, we’ve now funded 37 community […] Read more »
Uncategorised Food bank use in the UK: what the last few years tell us 11 May 2026 / 18 May 2026 by casadmin Over the past two to three years, food bank use across the UK has remained at historically high levels. Data cross the public and charitable sector shows that many households are still struggling to afford the essentials, and food banks continue to play a critical role in helping people through crisis. A national picture: sustained […] Read more »
Uncategorised Drought/ rain fall in Suffolk 11 May 2026 / 18 May 2026 by casadmin How changing weather is reshaping farming in Suffolk Chatting to farmers in Suffolk and one thing that comes up again and again is: it’s no longer just the amount of rain that matters, it’s when it falls, how suddenly it arrives, and how quickly conditions change from one extreme to another. Over recent years, farming […] Read more »
Uncategorised Suffolk gains ‘Sustainable Food Places’ status 11 May 2026 / 18 May 2026 by casadmin Suffolk becomes a Sustainable Food Place – what this milestone means Suffolk has officially gained Sustainable Food Place status; an important milestone that recognises the county’s growing commitment to creating a fairer, healthier and more sustainable food system for everyone. Through the pulling together multiple organisations, communities and individuals, Suffolk has been able to show […] Read more »
