Podcast: Breaking the food bank cycle

Can community food support systems help the government end mass dependency on emergency food parcels?

Despite the efforts of national and local authorities and the charity sector, food insecurity levels remain stubbornly high.

Andrew Forsey of Feeding Britain, Susanne Jaspars of SOAS Food Studies Centre, Elaine Morgan of Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and Food Ambassador Penny Watters share their experiences and perspectives on what needs to change on our latest podcast, hosted by The Food Foundation's Place-based Food Systems Manager Leon Ballin.

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