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Our Rochdale Communities Fund Food Solutions Grants have been fuelling innovative community projects across the borough to address food insecurity and in recent months we have awarded more than £104,000 to 27 community groups and organisations to support their amazing work addressing food insecurity across Rochdale borough.
Here we shine a light on one of our member organisation, and the recipients of this funding, charity organisation Caring and Sharing. Their mission is to empower disadvantaged groups and make a positive difference to the lives of the less privileged in their community.
The grant they received has been used to continue their provision setting up a pantry to offer culturally appropriate food to refugees, asylum seekers, and other disadvantaged groups is a vital lifeline for many.
Founder and CEO, Nicky Iginla, told us what the Food Solution Grant had meant to them;
The Food Solution Grant has been an active means of lowering hardship in our community, which automatically enhances social cohesion. As an inclusive community, we have been able to maximise our potential of bettering the wellbeing of the people in our community, by provision of healthy cultural appropriate foods, as a way of caring and sharing with one another other. Feedback from the people in the various communities we serve, has shown that the radiance of your generous support goes beyond the smile, happiness and self worth of the people, to building a community of support system.
Our Food Solution Program supports both low-income earners and unemployed individuals. Thank you greatly for your continuous support in making a positive impact in our community.
You can learn more about our Rochdale Communities Fund Food Solutions Grants, and the projects that have benefitted from the latest round of funding here: www.actiontogether.org.uk/rochdale-communities-fund-food-solutions-grants
Food Support Signposting in Rochdale Borough
Rochdale's Food Solution Network are working hard to ensure food security exists so all people, at all times, have physical access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food.
In partnership with current food providers, Rochdale Council and Action Together have developed this signposting resource that will help groups, individuals and families get access to food in the borough.
Should you need any further information and support around food, please contact: development@actiontogether.org.uk