Empire Fighting Chance
Charlotte Jackson visits Empire Fighting Chance, a leading sport for development charity, to find out about their community cooking work. At Empire Fighting Chance, the boxing ring is more than just a...
View ArticleSquare Food Foundation supports an early love of cooking and community
Jaque Taylor (pictured left) reports on Square Food Foundation’s latest Easter holiday programme for young cooks – a joyful, skill-building initiative that nurtures confidence, community and a...
View ArticleGood Food Job Update: May 2025
Welcome to May’s Bristol Good Food 2030 Job Update. As a reminder, good food jobs are about… promoting and encouraging people to cook from scratch, grow their own and eat more fresh, seasonal, local,...
View ArticleWhy buy Fairtrade?
As climate change, poverty, and unfair trade continue to affect millions around the world, choosing Fairtrade is a simple but powerful way to support farmers and workers facing these challenges every...
View ArticleRedcatch Community Garden’s food and nature-focused climate and disability...
Jaque Taylor (pictured left) reports on Redcatch Community Garden’s year-long climate and disability project – an inclusive, hands-on initiative that’s opening up new opportunities for Disabled people...
View ArticleFood Justice Fortnight 2025: Exploring food as a powerful tool for change
In our latest blog, Feeding Bristol’s Mali Evans introduces this year’s Food Justice Fortnight theme: Food and Power. With more than 26 events across Bristol, the fortnight celebrates how communities...
View ArticleHow The MAZI Project is tackling food disparity and providing a lifeline for...
With demand for support at an all-time high, The MAZI Project has launched its biggest Crowdfunder yet to provide nutritious meals, cooking skills and community for Bristol’s vulnerable young people....
View ArticleBristol Eating Better: Little Grey Horsebox
In the second of a new series spotlighting Bristol Eating Better Award holders, Nicola Deschamps (pictured left) shines a light on Bristol Eating Better Sliver holder, Little Grey Horsebox. If you run...
View ArticleGood Food Job Update: June 2025
Welcome to June’s Bristol Good Food 2030 Job Update. As a reminder, good food jobs are about… promoting and encouraging people to cook from scratch, grow their own and eat more fresh, seasonal, local,...
View ArticleBristol launches new citywide Action Plans to transform our local food system
Bristol has today unveiled a set of food Action Plans that chart the next stage in its mission to build a more sustainable, equitable and resilient food system. The plans focus on key areas including...
View ArticleHow Universal Basic Income for Farmers aims to provide a future of food...
The call for a Universal Basic Income (UBI) for agricultural workers is gaining urgent momentum. As part of Feeding Bristol’s Food Justice Fortnight, campaigners gathered to explore how UBI could...
View ArticleHospitality groups giving back to the Bristol community
Bristol’s buzzing hospitality scene isn’t just about great food – it’s also quietly driving powerful social change. From championing mental health through boxing to fighting food insecurity, local...
View ArticleBuilding land-based futures through community
Curious about growing food, sharing land, or starting a nature-connected community? At Bridge Farm’s buzzing networking event, over 70 people gathered to move beyond idealism and dig into what it...
View ArticleA cookery school connecting communities through food is coming to Windmill Hill
In this heartfelt piece, Tilda Teale (pictured left) shares her experience cooking a Turkish feast with Helise, a refugee chef supported by Migrateful — an award-winning charity empowering migrants...
View ArticleGood Food Job Update: July 2025
Welcome to July’s Bristol Good Food 2030 Job Update. As a reminder, good food jobs are about… promoting and encouraging people to cook from scratch, grow their own and eat more fresh, seasonal, local,...
View ArticleRemembering Sara Venn: A force for good in Bristol’s food and growing movement
All of us at Bristol Food Network were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sara Venn, founder of Edible Bristol. We’re sending our heartfelt condolences to her family – we are so sorry for your...
View ArticleBristol Eating Better: Katherine & Griffiths House
In the latest in our series spotlighting Bristol Eating Better Award holders, Nicola Deschamps (pictured left) shines a light on Bristol Eating Better Gold holder, care homes Katherine House and...
View ArticleSoil to slice: How the Southwest Grain Network is reimagining our grain economy
The Southwest Grain Network (SWGN) is transforming our local grain economy by reconnecting farmers, millers, bakers, and communities through climate-resilient crops, transparent supply chains, and...
View ArticleGet Growing Trail 2025 announced!
Dive into Bristol’s vibrant community of fruit and vegetable gardens, encompassing allotments, orchards, and urban farms. Running 20-21 September for a harvest event this year, the trail offers a...
View ArticleSt Werburghs Community Centre seeks operator for café space
St Werburghs Community Centre is looking for a brilliant, community-minded café operator to take on the running of the café space! This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to bring your foodie flair...
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