Alexandra Rose Charity, in partnership with the London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Lambeth, has launched Fruit & Veg on Prescription. The project offers vouchers for fruit and veg to support individuals to access a healthy diet.

Results from our Fruit & Veg on Prescription Project show that the pilots have had a profound impact on dietary and health inequalities whilst restoring community pride and a vibrant local food economy.

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Aggie, a participant in the Fruit & Veg on Prescription project, stands smiling at Chrisp Street Market with BBC London journalist Victoria Cook and Alexandra Rose Charity’s Hannah Dakin. Stalls with fruit, vegetables, and textiles are visible in the background.

Behind the Scenes: BBC London Visits Tower Hamlets to Film Fruit & Veg on Prescription

Earlier this month, we welcomed journalist Victoria Cook and a BBC London film crew to Tower Hamlets to cover a story close to our hearts, Fruit & Veg on Prescription. The filming coincided with the launch of Year 3 of this innovative project, and it was a fantastic opportunity to showcase the impact it’s having Read…

Aggie, Fruit & Veg on Prescription participant

Press release: Tower Hamlets’ Fruit & Veg on Prescription project enters third year after cutting self-reported GP visits by 15%

A pioneering Fruit & Veg on Prescription project in Tower Hamlets has delivered powerful results, improving physical health for 8 in 10 participants and cutting self-reported GP visits by 15%. Now, Alexandra Rose Charity is encouraging local authorities and healthcare leaders to take note of the scheme’s success and consider adopting similar models to support Read…

House of Lords Committee visits Fruit & Veg on Prescription

Last month, members of the House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee visited our Fruit & Veg on Prescription Project at the Bromley By Bow Centre. Read…