Research by the University of Sheffield revealed that in 2021, over 2.5% of adults in the city experienced hunger due to lack of food, while 11.43% worried about accessing sufficient food. More recently, this has worsened due to the cost of living crisis. Food poverty and powerful commercial influences also mean many people in the city are unable to access the nutritious food they need to live healthy lives.
We’ve seen an inspiring article in NowThen magazine about how Cooperation Town are empowering people to establish self-organised community food co-ops in Sheffield.
Cooperation Town would love to hear from anyone who wants to set up their own group, change a food bank or pantry into a co-op and, especially, anyone who can help with driving or has food they can contribute. They want to hear people’s ideas and have conversations, so get in touch for a chat by contacting Mikee on 07391 090096.
You can also find ‘Resources’ on the Sheffood website including healthy recipes to try at home and details of community food provision in the city.
