The challenge of food insecurity has received increasing attention in recent years, and children are more likely than adults to be in food insecure households. Newham’s ‘We Are Food Secure 11-19’ project set out to find out more specifically about…
Cook for Health workshops is starting this November at Forest Gate Library. The workshop is organised by TiffinWalli and funded by bay Awards for All. The 4-week Healthy Eating Workshop is designed to promote healthy eating habits, prevent Type 2…
Nick has been pivotal in transforming Brampton Manor Academy into a healthier environment, especially regarding food. The school earned the Healthy Schools Silver Award by demonstrating how healthy eating enhances mood and activity levels, and by identifying students with poor…
Aanchal is passionate about inspiring students to develop their love for healthy cooking by introducing them to delicious new foods from across the world. Under her leadership, Food Technology at School21 has gone from a new subject to one that…
Home cooked food is not only important for health; it is an integral part of cultural identity. Preparing and eating food can help associate with our past lives, create new and lasting memories, provide social connection and enable families to…
As a community leader, Zubair has been assisting Newham residents for more than 25 years with their welfare, housing, health and social care needs. With the COVID-19 pandemic, his activity only increased, and he became a community champion, as well…
John first set up the Irons Supporting Foodbank four years ago as an opportunity for West Ham fans to support their local communities. The initiative supports 60 food banks, community groups and homeless shelters across Newham and Essex, and makes…
Victoria has worked in children’s services for the last sixteen years, supporting families from some of the most diverse and complex backgrounds. Victoria met John from the Irons Supporting Foodbank when she was looking for warm clothes for children living…
Sandeep was born at Newham Hospital and went to school in the borough; she has a deep and special relationship with Newham. She set up Nutrition Kitchen in 2020, with the aim of helping the community understand health and food.…
