How thinking of ourselves differently can change the future of our food system
Welcome!
Join in to learn from, amplify and support the food citizenship movement across the UK.
We believe that we all have the power to make a positive change in our food systems, and that we should all have access to affordable, healthy and sustainable food.
The food citizenship movement is a brilliant collective of people, charities, farmers, producers, retailers, government bodies and more, all working in their own way to empower people as citizens, not consumers.
At its core, Food Citizenship is the important belief that people naturally care about others, about animals and about the planet. However, we need meaningful power to make a difference to sustain and grow that instinct to care. The challenge for organisations is then to nurture that power, and to make it meaningful, creative and joyful to exercise it. This is already happening in big and small ways across so many organisations and in so many places, and growing all the time.
We are resilient, persistent, inclusive, trusting and hopeful. But we are also fired up at the injustices in our food chains and systems that mean that lots of people can’t afford to eat well or participate in their communities.
This must change.
We hope the resources on this site are useful in your work. Please send any blogs, reports, materials or events you’d like us to share with the movement to
beth@foodethicscouncil.org or on twitter to @ukfoodcitizens
We can use our power to make a difference.
We are food citizens.
Latest News
“I know you would do the same for me”
I’m now six months into my role with Food Ethics Council and it has absolutely flown by. My post here was first conceived to be
Gratitude and hope
It has been a tough yet hopeful year for food, sustainability and social justice. Looking forward to 2022 we will all need strength, hope and inspiration to remain
How communities can shape food strategy in Wales
Jane Powell talks us through the potential implications of the Wales Community Food Strategy.
On Twitter
Deadline today! Please share with your UK networks...🥦🥕👩🌾
#funding #agroecology #foodsovereignty #economicdemocracy https://twitter.com/LEAProgramme/status/1538885175756693504
Looking for funding for your #agroecological business? The next LEAP application window closes 30 June.
Caroline, Rob, Reuben and Lawrence explain what makes LEAP different in this 2 min film:
📽️https://realfarming.org/resource/how-leap-funds-real-food-and-farming-businesses/
@GoonownG @SoDiscretion @LocavoreCIC @lazbash @AdeleJK
Food that is good for people and the planet is more expensive than food that destroys our environment & health. We're working to Bridge the Gap through #foodtradenotfoodaid. Lead by @UKSustain, @AlexRoseCharity @growcomm & supported by @TNLComFund ⬇️
http://www.sustainweb.org/news/jun22-bridging-the-gap/
Check out our refill station!
Bring your own container & purchase just what you need.
Great to reduce waste & help our planet 💚
Stocking a fantastic range of ingredients for all your home cooking incl @Hodmedods beans & pulses, refill oils, homegrown herbs & much more!
Delighted and inspired to see this brilliant project launched. It will make a difference. It gives me hope❤️
🚨Exciting food news🚨 @UKSustain, @AlexRoseCharity and @growcomm are launching #BridgingtheGap with friends @foodsensewales, @nourishscotland, @NourishNI to find ways to make #healthyfood #climatefriendlyfood available to all. http://www.sustainweb.org/news/jun22-bridging-the-gap/
Apply to LEAP: Fund the change you want to see https://realfarming.org/news-features/apply-to-leap-fund-the-change-you-want-to-see/
Final call for ideas 📢 If you left @Groundswellaguk inspired by #realfarming but in need of recovery time we’ve got you covered - #ORFC23 call for submissions has been extended! Farmers, growers, activists, soil lovers - final deadline is July 7th ⏰
https://orfc.org.uk/final-call-for-orfc-proposals/
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