Foreward
The Hammersmith and Fulham Food Plan aims to address the impact of food access has on our health, cost of living and the environment. This will be achieved through our vision 'everyone who lives and works in Hammersmith and Fulham can eat healthy, affordable and sustainable food that improves the health and wellbeing of residents, creates community resilience, reduces inequalities and protects the environment.' The Food Plan introduces our Food for All Partnership that will drive forward the implementation of this plan.
The plan emphasises the importance of food in daily life, from nutrition to community-building. Developed in line with national guidance and good practice, the plan focuses on creating a comprehensive action plan coproduced with the H&F Food for All Partnership.
The plan seeks to enhance the local food system by integrating input from various stakeholders, including organisations that support the communities we serve. The Food Plan encourages collaboration from all areas to create a healthier and more sustainable food environment in the Borough. As the plan is implemented, a better understanding of the local food system will be developed, focusing on the roles of the health system, public sector, voluntary groups, food producers, retailers, and businesses.
We are immensely grateful to everyone who has contributed to and coordinated the development of this plan. Working together to ensure a better and brighter future for our food system in H&F.
Councillor Alex Sanderson
Deputy Leader of H&F Council
Cabinet member for Children and Education
Introducing the Hammersmith and Fulham Food for All Partnership
The Food for All Partnership in H&F is an independent collective of charities and community partners including the Foodbank and Nourish Hub, H&F Council, residents, businesses, and public sector representatives, coming together to deliver a joined-up holistic food systems approach that increases food security and reduces food inequalities in our borough.
The partnership was formed in 2021 as a direct response to an increase in demand for services tackling food insecurity, a need for a strategic approach and oversight, and an understanding that improved food security is linked to building more resilient communities with improved health outcomes. The partnership became official members of the Sustainable Food Places network in 20241.
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