Decision details

To approve approve eight community partner grants for 2024-25 to support delivery of the Sustainable Food Strategy.

1.  That the eight community partner grants for 2024-25 to support delivery of the Sustainable Food Strategy up to a total of £125,349 as set out in paragraphs 10-13 of the report, be approved.

2.  That it be noted that the proposed grants will help implement the Sustainable Food Strategy objectives including: a good food partnership, strong and connected communities, food security and the Right to Food, healthy people, healthy planet and a good food economy and affordable food offer.

3.  That it be noted that a proportion of the proposed grants (40% at minimum) will fund food-related support for older adults, a key target group of the Sustainable Food Strategy. The following organisations will deliver food support for older adults: Kingswood Arts, Peckham Soup Kitchen, RJ4ALL, Time & Talents and Spring Community Hub.