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Despite the great work of organisations such as The Food Foundation the importance of nutritious food to child development and our overall health is still not taken seriously enough. Everyone should have the opportunity to lead an active, healthy lifestyle. However, this is often not the case. I’m particularly interested in the advertising of junk and ultra-processed food to children and am excited to contribute to the Food Foundations on-going campaigns and overall mission! 

I’m a nutritionist passionate about making nutritious, affordable food accessible to everyone. With a clinical nutrition and public health background, I’ve worked with underserved communities and led outreach programmes tackling diet-related diseases. Now pursuing a Master’s in Human Nutrition, I joined the Food Ambassador programme to help drive change in the food system and support community-led solutions. I believe that everyone deserves a seat at the table—and a plate filled with good food.

Rushda has a strong commitment to food justice. As a Free School Meals recipient, she is passionate about ensuring all children have access to nutritious food. She firmly believes that no one is ever too young to make a difference or help build a better future. Rushda actively supports in every way she can, from contributing to campaigns and research, to engaging with media and policymakers. She is committed to creating positive change for her community and beyond. Through her work, Rushda hopes to inspire others to believe in their own power to make a difference, no matter their age.

Grace is committed to improving the nation’s health, especially in communities where low-quality food is common. She speaks from personal experience about the difficulties she and her younger sister face with school meals, including issues around affordability and nutrition. Grace believes that young people have an important role to play in building a fairer food system. She is passionate about addressing the inequalities that exist and making sure every child, no matter their background, has access to healthy and nutritious food.

Alex is passionate about making sure every child has access to healthy, nutritious food at school. He speaks from personal experience about the challenges children and families face, particularly those from immigrant backgrounds when trying to access support. As a young person with lived experience, Alex wants to see a food system that supports every child to thrive. He believes no child should have their future determined by what’s on their plate, and is committed to speaking up for fairness, dignity and opportunity for all.