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As a sole earner I have struggled to afford fresh and healthy food as an adult on a small monthly budget - relying on reduced sections and creative meal planning to get by. I see the same struggle in my community daily. That’s why I’ve spent the last four years as a volunteer cooking free meals with FoodCycle in South London and I’m proud to now be a Food Ambassador, fighting for food justice. Nutritious food should be accessible to all which is a topic I am truly passionate about and breaking down the barrier to elevate this. In addition, I want to spear head food education and how to cook nutritious meals from scratch and an affordable price and minimise food waste. Food waste is a huge issue and one that needs to be tackled head on in the home with the support of Governments. Not just to prevent food to landfill and environment implications but to re-direct this food to those who need it. Everyone deserves access to nutritious food - no matter their income. Food is a right, not a privilege, which we need to stand up together for those in power to listen.