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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 1d

We were at the Liverpool Food Growers' latest network meeting yesterday, connecting with growing spaces from across the city and inviting discussion about collaboration.

Sign up to our newsletter for regular updates from the group 👉 feedingliverpool.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 2d

We are asking our Community Food Network to fill in a questionnaire that will help us to better understand organisations' food ordering habits.

This will be used to inform the design of a central procurement model through the Way Ahead work.

Access the form 👉 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 4d

Join us for our Winter Network Gathering and Lunch on Thursday 6th November @kensingtonfields.bsky.social!

This gathering will feature speakers from @ljmuofficial.bsky.social and will focus on Winter preparations as we approach Christmas.

Tickets 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-net...

Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 5d

🔍 Looking for a new opportunity?

👋 Join our team!

📢 We are seeking a Policy Coordinator/Lead to work collaboratively with local and national partners in order to shape food policy and drive systemic change.

🗓️ Closing: Sunday 9th November

Apply 👉 feedingliverpool.org/vacancies/

Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 8d

It was great to attend @engageliverpool.com's first event of their 2025 Seminar Series yesterday!

We heard insights from guest speakers and discussed the state of the food system and culture in the UK.

Get tickets for the next two events 👉 www.engageliverpool.com/seminar/live...

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 10d

"Food is a right, not a reward."

Yesterday, we joined over 70 pupils and teachers from schools across #Liverpool - listening to their powerful messages as they called for #FreeSchoolMealsForAll 💚

You can support the campaign here 👉 t.co/W1CMH7qhtf

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 12d

Would your business/organisation like to support our Winter Boost Project and Appeal?

We have made some suggestions for how people can get involved and make a difference to households across the city this Winter 💙

Learn more 👉 www.feedingliverpool.org/winter-boost...

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 15d

Our latest #newsletter is out now! 📧

ICYMI:
🌱 School Gardening Webinar @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social
📈 Health & Diet Inequalities Dashboard @foodfoundation.bsky.social
💬 VCSE Engagement Session @lpoolcouncil.bsky.social
💻 Upcoming @feedingbritain.org Webinars

Read👉 mailchi.mp/feedingliver...

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 16d

✅ When children eat well, they learn better.

Ahead of the #FreeSchoolMealsForAll action in #Liverpool next week, we spoke to Food For Thought about the importance of every child having a hot, nutritious meal at school 🍽️

Get involved 👉 airtable.com/app4nkKKik3C...

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · Sep 8

Today, we are launching the Winter Boost Campaign, which will supply 6 emergency food providers in #Liverpool with fresh produce to include in their foodbank parcels over winter. ❄️

More info 👉 www.feedingliverpool.org/winter-boost...

Donate to our appeal 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/win...

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 18d

We will be speaking @foodrise.bsky.social's upcoming Panel Event, discussing how we can look beyond the corporate regime and focus on the examples of local food projects that make a difference to public health, our environment and community wellbeing.

Tickets 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/communitie...

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 19d

For a third year, the @neunion.bsky.social and Feeding Liverpool are inviting schools across the city to take part in a powerful #FreeSchoolMealsForAll action at the Labour Party Conference on Tuesday 30th September.

Learn more and register attendance here 👉 airtable.com/app4nkKKik3C...

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 25d

Feeding Liverpool will be supporting @engageliverpool.com's
2025 Seminar Series, which is taking place in October.

This year's series will focus on the theme of food sustainability and will feature several key speakers.

Learn more & book tickets here 👉 lnkd.in/d8YyAaVk

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 26d

We are in our 5th year of adding fresh fruit & veg to emergency food parcels, partnering with member organisations to support people in crisis this winter.

Michelle from @nbilcic.bsky.social explains the project's impact 💚

Support the Winter Boost Appeal 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/win...

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · 29d

❓ Did You Know ❓

Last winter, we partnered with six of the largest emergency food providers in #Liverpool to boost their emergency food parcels with fresh fruits and vegetables, supporting nearly 5,000 households.

Donate to our appeal to help us achieve more 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/win...

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · Sep 11

Our mid-month #newsletter is out now! 📧

ICYMI:
🍽️ Free School Meals Campaign Updates
🌱 Liverpool Food Growers Network Meeting
💬 Household Support Fund Workshop
💸 Funding Opportunities

Read it here 👉 mailchi.mp/feedingliver...

Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · Sep 8

Today, we are launching the Winter Boost Campaign, which will supply 6 emergency food providers in #Liverpool with fresh produce to include in their foodbank parcels over winter. ❄️

More info 👉 www.feedingliverpool.org/winter-boost...

Donate to our appeal 👉 www.justgiving.com/campaign/win...

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · Sep 5

❗ Timetable Announcement ❗️

The Queen of Greens Bus will be operating an amended autumn schedule from next week, bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to more communities across #Liverpool 🍎🥦

You can view the new map and timetable here 👉 www.feedingliverpool.org/community-fo...

Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · Aug 29

📧 Our end of the month #newsletter is out now! 📧

ICYMI:
🍎 Collect Healthy Start Scheme Banners
🔊 Latest Podcast From @foodactive.bsky.social
📃 HAF Petition From @feedingbritain.org
📦 Warehouse Assistant Vacancy At South Liverpool Foodbank

Read it here 👉 mailchi.mp/feedingliver...

Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · Aug 28

"Families here in #Liverpool, and right across the country, will breathe a sigh of relief today knowing that the Holiday Activities and Food Programme is secure for another three years."

You can read our full response to the funding extension news here 👉 www.feedingliverpool.org/funding-to-s...

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · Aug 27

An evaluation of the Healthy Boost Project showed how it supports families to improve their diets by:

🍎 Providing regular, easy access to #GoodFood
🍎 Offering a variety of good quality produce
🍎 Providing opportunities to try new food items

Report 👉 www.feedingliverpool.org/publications...

Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · Aug 26

❗ Final Reminder ❗️

We are seeking support from a Freelance Researcher to carry out a concept mapping exercise of the @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social food system.

The vacancy for this position closes tomorrow at 5pm.

Learn more and apply here 👉 www.feedingliverpool.org/vacancies/

Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · Jul 31

🔍 Looking for a new opportunity?

👋 Join our team!

📢 We are looking for a Freelance Researcher to carry out a concept mapping exercise of the Liverpool City Region food system.

🗓️ Closing: Wednesday 27th August

👉 feedingliverpool.org/vacancies/

Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · Aug 22

It's been a busy week on the Queen of Greens Bus, delivering fresh fruit and vegetables to communities across #Liverpool and #Knowsley 🍎🥦

We will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday but will back on the road on Tuesday - see you then! 👋

Map and timetable 👉 www.feedingliverpool.org/community-fo...

Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · Aug 15

Our mid-month #newsletter is out now! 📧

ICYMI:
🍎 'Fruit & Veg on Prescription' Report from @alexrosecharity.bsky.social
💻 Series of Collective Action Workshops
📥 HAF Petition from @feedingbritain.org
💸 Funding Opportunities

Read it here 👉 mailchi.mp/feedingliver...

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Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · Aug 14

❗️ Final Reminder ❗️

The deadline to submit applications to receive funding from the Household Support Fund is this Sunday at 11:59pm.

This can be used to support the food supplies of emergency food providers and community food spaces.

More info & apply 👉 www.feedingliverpool.org/household-su...

Feeding Liverpool @feedingliverpool.org · Aug 6

❗ Reminder ❗️

There is just over a week left to submit applications to receive funding from the Household Support Fund, which can be used to support the food supplies of emergency food providers and community food spaces.

Learn more and apply here 👉 www.feedingliverpool.org/household-su...