nourish good food for all

Nourish: How do we ensure good food for all?

Various venues – see below

With extreme weather and global conflict affecting food production and rising prices hitting family food budgets, what action is needed to ensure everyone can get access to healthy, nourishing, affordable food – away from the stranglehold of corporate interests?

In this short season, we explore inspiring, practical solutions to rethink our food systems for the better.

food bank free

Food Bank Free Britain? Dignity, Poverty and the Future of Food Support

Saturday 10 October, 1pm-2.30pm, Lecture Room (Fisher Street entrance), Lewes Town Hall, 1pm-2.30 pm, FREE – no booking required

Drawing on new research from the Alliance for Dignified Food Support and its national ‘Foodbank Free Britain’ campaign, this public discussion led by an expert panel explores what a future beyond food banks could look like and how to end the exploitation of community food support by central government and the supermarket industry. Read more.
Image: ADFS

 

Step up to the plate: Vegan Taster Day

Saturday 17 October, 11.30am-3pm, Lewes Climate Hub, 32 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2LU, FREE

We’re told that a plant-based diet is good for the planet. But which vegan alternatives hit the spot – and which are wide of the mark? Drop into Lewes Climate Hub to taste and give your verdict on a range of vegan and plant-based alternatives and share recipe ideas. 

Nourish: How do we build healthier food systems for people and planet?

Saturday 24 October, 10am-3.30pm, Subud Centre, Talbot Terrace, Lewes, BN7 2DS – book places on Eventbrite here.

Join national experts, local growers and producers, and fellow Sussex residents for a day exploring a defining challenge of our time: how to build a resilient, healthy and fair local food system in the face of global instability. Includes lunch inspired by local seasonal produce. Details and book places here.

Speakers and facilitators include:

  • Derin Elegbede – Youth activist and trustee at Bite Back, campaigning for healthier food in schools and beyond
  • Stuart Gillespie – Author, Food Fight and Fellow of International Food Policy Research Institute
  • Daphne Lambert – Founder, Greencuisine Trust, eco nutritionist and author.