Presentation of findings on food poverty in Northumberland

1. Reducing Food
Poverty in Northumberland
Neil Shashoua
Food Poverty Researcher

2. 316,000 people
53,000 are under 16
50/50 - urban/rural
population

3. Background to research & development
 Northumberland Anti-Poverty Commission from 2011 to 2012
 County Council Child Poverty Action Group
 Food Banks – 7 and expanding – none are part of Trussell Trust network.
Almost entirely volunteer run.
 No single VCS organisation leading on food poverty
 Northumberland Emergency Transition Support – Started in April 2013.
 Big Lottery bid to improve the life chances of 0 to 3 year olds – Connected
Northumberland

4. Purpose
Map data and information that relates to
reducing food poverty
Draw together a draft framework to reduce
food poverty in the county

5. Resources, Duration and method
 28 days of paid time
 Between Sept 2013 and April 2014
 Collect, review and analyse
Models, research, strategy and promising practice from
around the country and abroad
Data from the seven food banks and NETs on the use of
emergency food provision between April and September
2013.
Research and strategy from Northumberland County Council
on reducing poverty.
Information on existing activities in Northumberland aimed
at reducing food poverty and increasing healthy eating.

6. Findings
1. Food poverty is an increasing problem
in Northumberland
2. There is no overarching local strategy to
reduce it...yet
3. The political and economic drivers for
food poverty are increasingly strong

7. FOOD POVERTY IS A PROBLEM - FOR HOW
MANY?

8. Food poverty is a problem - for how many?

9. Food poverty is a problem - Where?

10. Food poverty is a problem - Where?

11. Food poverty - drivers

12. Food poverty - drivers

13. Solution?