Crossing the Nutrition Divide
Food insecurity and food poverty is surging among disadvantaged children due to the persistent Cost of Living Crisis. As parents grapple with the tough choice between fuel and food, our recent survey indicates that 83% of them are opting to skip meals to ensure their children are fed. Despite these sacrifices, children continue to face challenges in school, experiencing poor concentration, social difficulties, and academic setbacks. At the same time, food waste is surging in exponentially.
Nutribridge empowers young individuals aged 11-18 with essential nutrition, cookery and budgeting skills, utilising surplus food that would otherwise go to waste. During the 16 week course participants learn how to shop, prepare and cook their own meals in
a cost-effective, healthy and most importantly – delicious and appealing way – so that they able to cook healthily and tastefully beyond the project end. The also take home meals for their siblings.
The program teaches about balanced diets, meal prep hacks and budgeting/plannings skills. To prolong the project’s impacts we then distribute an interactive monthly recipe and tip sharing publication, supporting beneficiaries beyond the immediate project duration.
The project aims to equip participants with practical knowledge to navigate the kitchen, make informed food choices, and prepare nourishing meals. Through engaging sessions, the program emphasizes the reduction of food waste and promotes food sustainability by incorporating surplus food donations.
Thank you so much for the yummy suppers. I wait by the window for my sister to bring them home. We can’t believe she cooked them herself, cause they’re just too delicious! – Ray, 6
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