As the lock-down finally begins to ease shops, eateries and markets have begun the process of reopening. At Good Food in Greenwich we always love supporting local businesses but believe it is more important now than ever. It has been a really tough few months for small businesses and they need our support to keep trading. Doing so will help them to […]
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With schools, restaurants, and hotels closed down, there is a great deal of British seasonal vegetables that were destined for the food service industry at risk of being wasted. Veg Power has been asked by the Cabinet Office and DEFRA to rally support and created the #SeasonalVeg campaign to inspire the UK to eat more […]
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Today, Sustainable Food Places and its network of 60 local food partnerships, supported by over 30 food and farming organisations, academics and experts, wrote to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick. The letter asks Government to recognise the vital work of local food partnerships during Covid-19 and to support […]
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Here are our guidelines on providing cooked food for people during Covid. Guidance on cooked food during COVID 19
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During the lockdown GCDA have been working with Greenwich Council to ensure that good quality healthy food is delivered to those who need it. If you’d like to know more about supporting these efforts please read the following statement. Food response food quality statement
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At Good Food in Greenwich we support people to eat healthy food. The quarantine has made this complicated at times so we’ve written an article with some really simple advice about how to eat well in lock-down. If it could be of use to you check it out here Eating well in lockdown.
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We’re delighted to announce our upcoming Good Food in Greenwich Network Meeting. This free online event will be held on Wednesday the 10th of June from 10am – 11.30am. To register please email christina@gcda.org.uk or click here. Now in it’s 6th year, Good Food in Greenwich has been working across the borough with the council, […]
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We’re pleased to announce our Independent Food Business Network Virtual Lunch taking place on Thursday the 4th of June from 1pm to 2.30pm. This free, on-line event is hosted by GCDA. Kate Howell the Communications & Development Manager of Borough Market and Greenwich Environmental Health will be presenting. Running a business is hard at the best of times […]
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Last week I had the opportunity to visit the Woolwich Common Community Centre to see the emergency box scheme in operation and speak to some of the amazing volunteers. Every Monday a huge delivery of 16 pallets of fresh and dried food arrives which the volunteers unpack and organise. The food is then made up into boxes which are delivered […]
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Being a big fan of disco’s, at least I was 20 years ago, and of soup, I was very excited to hear of World Disco Soup Day. I was even more interested when I heard about their ethos. They want to raise awareness about food waste in as positive a way as possible. In a nutshell […]
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