Key Issue 1 — Cambridge Sustainable Food

Promoting healthy and sustainable food to the public

Increasing public awareness of and interest in healthy and sustainable food is a vital first step to creating a positive food culture.

Regularly has articles in local print media, appears on local radio and TV and has a lively social media presence

Has produced a Sustainable Food Charter for businesses and other organisations as well as individuals to sign up to

Regularly runs healthy eating and food waste reduction campaigns

Has mapped and promotes local sustainable food projects

Creates many opportunities for people to experience healthy and sustainable food at festivals and stalls at public events

Veg Cities works with local authorities, food groups and organisations to increase the availability and consumption of vegetables.

Sugar Smart is a past project, which aimed to raise public awareness about the dangers of eating too much sugar on health and wellbeing.

Discover the many different food resources in and around Cambridge, including food banks, holiday lunches, and community meals and more.