Nourishing Change: Exploring Solutions to Food Poverty, Equity and Access

Join the FED in collaboration with Impact Food Group for an exciting virtual policy roundtable where together we’ll explore the relationship between food, wellbeing and academic success, and the equity issues which go hand-in-hand with this.

We know that access to nutritious, high-quality food is fundamental to student wellbeing and academic success. Yet, across the UK, too many children face food insecurity, with school meals often serving as their most reliable source of nourishment. Today, we come together to explore how we can drive meaningful change in nursery, school and college food provision, ensuring every child, regardless of background, has access to meals that fuel both their health and their future.

This policy roundtable will unpack:

• The current landscape with regard to food, poverty and provision
• Inclusive pricing models & the importance of creating equity in school, college and nursery meal provision
• The importance of the environment in which children and young people access food
• Maximising the value of Free School Meal provision
• How college and school leaders can be empowered to deliver sustainable, high-quality food choices that prioritise health, affordability, and dignity for all students
• In what ways schools and colleges engage students, parents, and staff in co-creating a food culture that promotes dignity, inclusivity, and healthy eating habits for all.