Plymouth’s pioneering local food project

A city-wide food project in Plymouth is set to be another shining example for the UK on supplying sustainable food in urban areas. The Plymouth Food Project aims to help make Plymouth Britain’s first ‘Sustainable Food City’. As part of this initiative The Plymouth Food Project is supporting local producers to supply fresh fruit and vegetables for Plymouth’s schools and hospitals. The project is led by the Soil Association and The Barefoot Partnership Ltd and involves a city-wide partnership of public sector organisations including Plymouth City Council, University of Plymouth and NHS Plymouth.

Plymouth’s Food Charter, launched in February this year, aims to promote a thriving economy, health and well being, resilient and close knit communities, life long learning and skills, and a reduced eco footprint. Over 30 Plymouth-based organisations are now signed up to help meet these aims, including; Transition Plymouth, Riverford Organic Vegetables, National Marine Aquarium, Gribble’s Butchers, Tamar View Fruiterers and Stiltskin Theatre Company.

Visit www.foodplymouth.org  to sign up to the Food Charter and find out more