Whilst the announcement of the Child Poverty Action Taskforce is a step in the right direction, it is crucial that the Taskforce commit to bold actions that ensure every family can afford a healthy diet. Read…
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Taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for charity – Sara’s story
We’d like to say a huge thank you to Sara, her son, and her husband for their extraordinary effort in taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge, and for showing us that every step, no matter how challenging, can make a positive impact. Read…
How can Rose Vouchers support the new Government’s health and poverty goals?
How can our new Government boost the nation’s health, address food poverty and reshape our food system? We think that Rose Vouchers have a crucial role to play. Read…
3 million Rose Vouchers spent by families!
This week, we celebrate an incredible milestone; our three millionth Rose Voucher was spent on fresh fruit and veg by a family in Glasgow. 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…
Press release: Charity urges all parties to commit to national fruit and veg on prescription programmes
The first UK trial of GPs prescribing fruit and vegetables has shown promising results, leading to the charity behind the project to call for nationwide programmes to boost health and reduce food poverty. Read…
Love Your Local Market 2024
We’re delighted to take part in NABMA’s annual Love Your Local Market campaign, highlighting the importance of markets in the local community. Read…
Celebrating in style at the Buckingham Palace Garden Party
We were honoured to attend His Majesty The King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, held this week on 8 May 2024. Read…
New figures show fruit and veg consumption at an all-time low
New data released by the Office of Health Improvements and Disparities (OHID) this week has revealed that the percentage of adults meeting the Government’s ‘5 a day’ recommendations has declined for the third year in a row. Read…