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The London Buzz - 19th November 2024

Free meals in London primary schools are improving food security and community well-being, according to a health charity report.
Concerns are growing over potential declines in London's air quality priorities under Mayor Khan.

King Charles marks 76th birthday at 'surplus food festival'

King Charles III's birthday marked the opening of food hubs to tackle food poverty and waste.

King Charles celebrates milestone birthday with visit to Coronation Food Hub

King Charles emphasizes his commitment to food poverty initiatives by inaugurating community hubs on his birthday.
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PHOTOS: How 9 families cope when they can't afford 3 healthy meals a day for the kids

Child food poverty affects 1 in 4 children under 5 globally, leading to long-term developmental issues.

PHOTOS: How 9 families cope when they can't afford 3 healthy meals a day for the kids

One in four children under 5 globally lacks access to nutritious food, exacerbated by rising food prices and socio-economic challenges.

PHOTOS: How 9 families cope when they can't afford 3 healthy meals a day for the kids

Child food poverty affects 1 in 4 children under 5 globally, leading to long-term developmental issues.

PHOTOS: How 9 families cope when they can't afford 3 healthy meals a day for the kids

One in four children under 5 globally lacks access to nutritious food, exacerbated by rising food prices and socio-economic challenges.
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Rishi Sunak must allow visit from UN food inspector, 85 charities write

The UK government has been urged to reverse the decision to block a UN inspector's visit on food poverty until after the election.

Calls to give Londoners the right to grow vegetables on public land

Creating a right to grow policy on public land can empower communities to cultivate food sustainably, combat food poverty, and increase food security in urban areas.

Living hand to mouth': Record number of police officers turning to foodbanks

Police officers struggling with food poverty, turning to foodbanks due to stagnating wages.
Morale low and staff leaving as one in five officers plan to quit in the next two years.

Napoli on the Road to Host Four Hands Charity Fundraiser with Top Pizza Chefs

Renowned pizza chefs team up for charity event
Event to raise funds for Refettorio Felix
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Poorer families buying less fruit and veg as inflation bites

Low-income families are buying fewer fruits and vegetables due to financial constraints.
Food insecurity is a pressing issue affecting millions of adults and children in the UK.

Sadiq Khan's free holiday meals programme extended for another year

Sadiq Khan has announced an extension to his free holiday meals programme, as new polling reveals that 35% of London parents and carers are cutting back on food and essentials.
The scheme provides ready-made and cook-at-home meals to low-income families, thanks to a partnership between the Mayor's Fund for London and The Felix Project charity.
The announcement comes just one week after Mr Khan revealed plans to also extend his free school meal programme - which provides lunches to all primary school children during term time - to cover the 2024/25 academic year.

Poorer families buying less fruit and veg as inflation bites

Low-income families are buying fewer fruits and vegetables due to financial constraints.
Food insecurity is a pressing issue affecting millions of adults and children in the UK.

Sadiq Khan's free holiday meals programme extended for another year

Sadiq Khan has announced an extension to his free holiday meals programme, as new polling reveals that 35% of London parents and carers are cutting back on food and essentials.
The scheme provides ready-made and cook-at-home meals to low-income families, thanks to a partnership between the Mayor's Fund for London and The Felix Project charity.
The announcement comes just one week after Mr Khan revealed plans to also extend his free school meal programme - which provides lunches to all primary school children during term time - to cover the 2024/25 academic year.
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Hundreds of families sending children to school without food

16% of families without access to Free School Meals can't afford to send their children to school with lunch
32% of parents say their child eats a smaller lunch at school some days due to affordability issues
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