London Borough of Tower Hamlets’ Post

Great to see the new report from the Alexandra Rose Charity showing the power of Fruit & Veg on Prescription for people on low incomes living with food-related ill health. Working with GPs and social prescribers at the Bromley by Bow Centre in Tower Hamlets and community health practitioners at the AT Beacon Project in Lambeth, almost 200 people have been prescribed Rose Vouchers to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables in their local communities. The results speak for themselves: • 80% of participants now eating five-a-day. • 9 in 10 experiencing improved health and wellbeing. • 7 in 10 experiencing significant reductions in blood pressure as recorded by GPs and nurses. • 40% reduction in GP visits. • £222k invested in the local economy since the project began. We need to reorientate the food system to make the healthy option the easy option. Innovations like Fruit & Veg on Prescription have an important role to play. Read the full report here ➡️ https://buff.ly/3wHHE0d

After reading a report about a fruit and vegetable prescribing scheme piloted by Alexandra Rose Charity, I wanted to share the main impact points, as I find them quite amazing. With the scheme, each recipient had at least £8 per week in vouchers to spend at local markets on fruit and vegetables. Of course on paper an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption will always be beneficial, but there are other advantageous outcomes noted: 🥕Increased food security- vouchers allow for more money to be spent on staple foods. 🥑Improvements in physical and mental health, reducing pressure on NHS. 🫐More inspiration to cook with range of fruits and vegetables. 🥝Contact with community health hubs, where relationships are built with hub staff who can refer to other services. 🍓Spending vouchers within local markets increases interaction within community and supports local sellers. I would highly recommend taking a look at the report for more information: https://lnkd.in/eiZKk9nr

A general election has been announced for the 4th July but how can a new Government boost the nation’s health, address food poverty and reshape our food system? Our new report shows the power of Fruit & Veg on Prescription for people on low incomes living with food-related ill health. Working with GPs and social prescribers at the Bromley by Bow Centre in Tower Hamlets and community health practitioners at the AT Beacon Project in Lambeth, almost 200 people have been prescribed Rose Vouchers to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables in their local communities. The results speak for themselves: 🍏 80% of participants now eat five-a-day. 📈 9 in 10 experience improved health and wellbeing. 🫀 7 in 10 saw improvements in blood pressure. 👩⚕️ 40% reduction in GP visits. 💷 £222k invested in the local economy We need to reorientate the food system to make the healthy option the easy option. Innovations like Fruit & Veg on Prescription have an important role to play. Read the full report here ➡️

The Right2Grow initiative is a game-changer in terms of fostering a cooperative setting, eliciting community engagement, and establishing foundations to enhance accessibility to a myriad of food supplies. Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA, alongside visionary leaders like Mulugeta Yimer, serves as a guiding light in this collective effort. It is the coming together of these luminous organizations that are truly driving change in local contexts, impacting the lives of countless people in a substantial and beneficial manner. You have the power to influence the rate of this change. The more eager participants there are, the smoother the ride and the more rapid the desired effect will be. We encourage you to spread the word about the cause, to raise collective awareness, and to ensure that no one goes without basic nutrition. After all, victory is only a stride away. #initiative #food #change #effort #effect #nutrition #victory

High levels of food insufficiency among New Yorkers have persisted since 2020. In 2023, one in ten (10.0%) New Yorkers reported food insufficiency, an increase over the prior year (9.7%). That translates to nearly 60,000 more New Yorkers estimated to have experienced food insufficiency in 2023 compared with 2022. About one in three low-income New Yorkers (31.7%) experienced food insufficiency in 2023. Between 2022 and 2023, rates of food insufficiency increased for all income groups except for the highest earners, households with annual income of $100,000 or more. As we continue to assess how Covid and post-pandemic support programs have impacted food security, stakeholders at multiple levels are connecting to address the gaps that are leading to increases in food insufficiency across the State. Join me on April 17th for a webinar in collaboration with the NY Health Foundation as we discuss their report "Still Hungry: Food Insufficiency in New York State 2020-2023" and the implications for policy, practice, and community-driven programs to address food stability. Sign Up here: https://lnkd.in/g4r6E-3M

89% of the organisations we support say they expect to see an increase in demand for food services this year. 58% of organisation expect a significant rise in demand. This shocking statistics was reported in The Standard and comes from a survey of over 600 of our community organisations which shows that your support is needed more than ever. In 2023, we achieved so much – delivering the equivalent of 32M meals to those in need which is only going to rise if our surveys hold true. To find out how you can get involved in the fight against hunger in our community and learn bow we do it, download our 2023 Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/evPYXyUT

I Faiza Kassim, as a parent, make a pledge to be intentional about the nutrition of my children. 💡 I Faiza Kassim, as a parent, commit to providing my children with an appropriate number of meals daily 💡I Faiza Kassim as a parent, make a pledge to ensure that what my children eats is clean and healthy 💡I Faiza Kassim as an advocate of good nutrition, make a pledge to devote my time and resources to ensure that children in my community eat properly. 💡 I Faiza Kassim make a pledge to advocate for more nutritional funding from the government for underserved communities DO.

👩🍳A Recipe for Hope: Nourishing Our Community, One Bite and Mind at a Time👨🍳 🌱🧠🌈✨🧠🌈🌳 Calling all compassionate changemakers! At The TIC Group ✅ (https://lnkd.in/ee_aJxtj), we're on a mission to nourish bodies, minds, and spirits in our community. We're a new Community Interest Company (CIC) with a heart full of hope and a plate full of possibilities. Why We Exist: We see the struggles with food insecurity and lack of support systems firsthand. That's why we're taking action. Through prize draws, we've been fueling impactful initiatives, and now we're ready to scale up the good with your help! Our Growing Impact: 📚Educational Food Support Workshops: Equipping individuals with essential skills in food prep, nutrition, budgeting, and mental well-being. 🍽️ Affordable Meal Prep Service: Making healthy eating accessible with delicious, budget-friendly options thanks to generous wholesale partnerships. But Wait, There's More! 💝We're brewing up a secret weapon in the fight against food insecurity and mental health struggles: Reach out to learn more and be part of something special.🎁 The Power of Partnership: We're brimming with ideas and a thirst to touch more lives. 🫂 🤝Here's where you come in!🤝 We're seeking sponsors, donors, and partners who share our vision of a future where: No one goes hungry. Everyone has the resources to thrive. Mental well-being is a priority. Join Our Journey: Spread the word! Become a sponsor or donor! Partner with us! Together, we can create a future where nourishment goes beyond the plate. Let's cultivate a brighter tomorrow, bite by delicious bite, and mind by mindful act. ☀️ Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ee_aJxtj Connect with us: https://lnkd.in/em5r2VPX & https://lnkd.in/em5r2VPX #community #communitydevelopment #foodsecurity #mentalhealth #education #socialimpact #togetherwestronger #foodwaste #foodwastereduction #fooddevelopment #guthealth #gutmicrobiome #guthealthmatters

Yesterday, Food Forward Inc., a DRK portfolio organization, was recognized by The White House as part of $1.7 billion in new commitments to advance the goal of ending hunger and reducing diet-related diseases by 2030 — all while reducing health disparities. From The White House: “Food Forward, a produce recovery and hunger relief nonprofit, will recover 290 million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste, and distribute this surplus free of charge to people experiencing food insecurity. Food Forward team members and volunteers recover fruits and vegetables that would have otherwise been wasted from backyard fruit trees, public orchards, farmers markets, and other outlets. By increasing its current annual recovery volume from 80 million to 100 million pounds by 2026, Food Forward will provide 1.6 billion more servings of fresh fruits and vegetables to historically underserved communities. At the same time, this recovery will prevent emissions of more than 250,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eJMMjkx6 Rick Nahmias