Reducing Food Poverty in Northumberland

Neil ShashouaFood Poverty Researcher

316,000 people

53,000 are under 16

50/50 - urban/rural population

Background to research & development

Northumberland Anti-Poverty Commission from 2011 to 2012

County Council Child Poverty Action Group

Food Banks – 7 and expanding – none are part of Trussell Trust network. Almost entirely volunteer run.

No single VCS organisation leading on food poverty

Northumberland Emergency Transition Support – Started in April 2013.

Big Lottery bid to improve the life chances of 0 to 3 year olds – Connected Northumberland

Purpose

Map data and information that relates to reducing food poverty

Draw together a draft framework to reduce food poverty in the county

Resources, Duration and method

28 days of paid time Between Sept 2013 and April 2014 Collect, review and analyse

Models, research, strategy and promising practice from around the country and abroad

Data from the seven food banks and NETs on the use of emergency food provision between April and September 2013.

Research and strategy from Northumberland County Council on reducing poverty.

Information on existing activities in Northumberland aimed at reducing food poverty and increasing healthy eating.

Findings

1. Food poverty is an increasing problem in Northumberland

2. There is no overarching local strategy to reduce it...yet

3. The political and economic drivers for food poverty are increasingly strong

FOOD POVERTY IS A PROBLEM - FOR HOW MANY?

Food poverty is a problem - for how many?

Food poverty is a problem - Where?

Food poverty is a problem - Where?

Food poverty - drivers

Food poverty - drivers

Solution?