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A new mobile food project has been launched in Torbay to help people affected by the cost of living crisis.

The Independent Food and Fuel Insecurity Survey commissioned by Public Health Devon, reveals that food insecurity amongst Devon’s households has increased from 17 per cent in Spring 2021 to 29 per cent during Autumn last year.

Guardians of Grub: Becoming a Champion is WRAP’s one-stop-shop for hospitality and food service professionals seeking the know-how needed to save money by driving down food waste in their business.

As part of the Food for the Planet project, Sustain is offering grants of up to £5,000 to help communities tackle the nature and climate emergency.

The Plant Futures Programme – run by the Made in Hackney community cookery school – are offering free workshops on plant based cooking in Exeter Community Centre on 12th and 13th January.

The Unpicking Food Prices report from Sustain finds that, after intermediaries and retailers take their cut, farmers are sometimes left with less 1% of the profit from the food items they produce.

This Christmas find some great gift ideas, buy local and help support Devon businesses who have earned the Made in Devon mark. You’ll be amazed what’s Made in Devon and happy to know you’re supporting a local, legal and honest company that goes out of its way to support the Devon economy, communities and the environment. Christmas gifts – Made in Devon.

The latest round of defra’s Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund is now open to applications. The £2.5 million fund serves to support individuals who act as facilitators to bring together groups of farmers, foresters, and other land managers to improve environmental outcomes in their local area.

The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust has established the Foodbank Fund in response to the increased pressures on foodbanks during the current cost of living crisis.

Sustain has published its Every Mouthful Counts Report which examines how UK councils are performing on food, climate, and nature.