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Community Based Responses to Food Poverty Community Based Responses to Food Poverty in Glasgow Canal Ward Background This piece of work was conducted on behalf of the Thriving Places Groups in Ruchill & Possilpark and Lambhill & Milton, which comprise the Canal Ward. The aim of this work was to conduct a mapping of current community based responses to alleviate food poverty in the Canal Ward, Glasgow; and reflect on how this links to best practice, current policy direction in Scotland, suggesting opportunities for how this work could be progressed in the Canal Ward. Method A range of different services were identified within Ruchill & Possilpark, and Lambhill & Milton Thriving Place areas which comprise the Canal Ward. Partners within the Ward who deliver food related work were interviewed using semi-structured questions to ensure all areas of interest were captured. These findings were then analysed, alongside current policies, and best practice. This report focuses on current work which is taking place; identifies the gaps within current provision and presents opportunities which could improve the food poverty response in the Canal Ward. The mapping and report development was conducted between December 2017 and March 2018. Findings An overview of the provision in the Canal Ward can be found in Appendix one. The overview illustrates that there is a large range of food based work in the Canal Ward, but that this varies within and between organisations. Page 1 of 12 Type of provision Some of the services provided are as an immediate response to provide access to food, on an individual basis, based on actual or perceived need, for example food parcels and food banks. These immediate responses at the community level are not necessarily emergency responses, but may be a semi-regular provision to those who are linked with services and on a low-income. Others respond at a community based level to ensure access to food based on local knowledge of ongoing experiences of hunger and difficulties in accessing food. These community based approaches have a social aspect and are open to anyone, reducing the potential for stigmatisation and acting as a conduit for individuals to connect and develop social networks for example, breakfast clubs and community meals. A range of provision looks at the core knowledge and skills required at an individual level to have a nutritionally balanced diet. This is frequently though the delivery of training to improve knowledge in relation to food and nutrition; and skills in relation to budgeting and cooking which can support individuals to respond to day-to-day challenges of living on low or very low incomes. A number of the programmes involve the opportunity to volunteer and gain qualifications which can assist an individual’s employability journey. Another way local organisations are supporting the community to respond to food insecurity is local community garden projects. There are a number of community gardens within the Ward which enable residents to grow their own food, creating a sustainable and nutritious food source at low cost. Additionally, a range of support to help local people maximise their income and manage associated issues such as debt, welfare rights support, and fuel advice is available from local Housing Associations and Glasgow North West Citizens Advice Bureau. However, these financial inclusion services do not tend to operate alongside the food programmes being delivered within the Ward. Page 2 of 12 Breadth of provision The neighbourhood profiles for Ruchill and Possilpark(1) and Lambhill and Milton(2) illustrate that the population demographics within both Thriving Places neighbourhoods are fairly similar, although Lambhill and Milton has approximately 3,000 more people living within the neighbourhood. The table in Appendix one highlights that more activity is taking place within Possilpark. However, it should be noted that many local residents from Lambhill and Milton report that they frequently access services provided within Possilpark, as there are more opportunities available. The mapping exercise has identified limited coordination of food programmes, which means that the spread of provision over the course of a week or day is not maximised. The manner in which some programmes are offered means that some population groups may be excluded from a diversity of provision, for example family meal and homework programmes are aimed at families, however without the adequate support and capacity families with pre-fives may be unable to access the programme. Furthermore, individuals and families experiencing in-work poverty or struggling to manage on low incomes may be left without adequate support locally, due to the majority of delivery times for services being during weekdays, with very few, being delivered in the evenings or at weekends. It was reported by interviewees that the same individuals access and use the same provisions regularly, which may suggest a gap in welfare support. Twelve out of the Twenty two respondents felt this type of provision may be having a negative impact, and could lead to the creation of a culture of dependency. Although a range of services are working to respond to food poverty in the Canal Ward, there is currently no robust process to ensure vulnerable individuals and families who require support for hunger and food poverty issues are identified and supported. It is worth noting that this mapping of provision is not exhaustive and it is likely that additional support is offered by others in, and nearby, the Ward. There Page 3 of 12 will always be unmapped provision in the Ward as there is a lot of community spirit and networks of families and friends in the neighbourhood who undoubtedly support each other in times of need. Food Source Twelve out of the twenty two partners listed in the table are members of FareShare. FareShare Glasgow & the West of Scotland redistributes quality surplus food to groups working with vulnerable people in and around Glasgow and the West of Scotland. Becoming a member of FareShare allows organisations to: Choose how much food they receive - on average members receive five trolleys worth of food per week. Choose the type of food – parcels cover everything from meat, dairy and fish to veg, pasta and tins. The exact food received depends on what becomes surplus that week. Get a regular supply of food – orders can be collected from the local Centre or they can be delivered. Receive guidance on food safety – relevant to the food being received. Access related training - including food hygiene, SVQ, health and safety, warehouse distribution and forklift training. Discussion The Fairer Scotland Action Plan(3) is the main policy driver in relation to Poverty in Scotland, Action 20 specifically addresses the issue of food poverty, and emphasis that the focus should be on “enabling more people to have access to affordable, healthy, nutritious food, in a dignified way”. The fund which enables this policy driver, the Fair Food Fund focuses on “projects that offer a dignified response to food poverty... providing new opportunities for people on low incomes to access fresh and healthy food; share a meal; and develop new skills.” Page 4 of 12 Dignity: Ending Hunger Together in Scotland(4) - The Report of the Independent Working Group on Food Poverty report highlights that when it comes to tackling food poverty society should focus on the five following sections: 1. Treat people in food insecurity with dignity as the core principle which runs through all potential solutions. 2. Understand the scale of the problem in order that we can address it more effectively. 3. Focus on how we prevent food insecurity and hunger from occurring in the first place. 4. Respond more effectively when people do fall into food insecurity and hunger. 5. Invest in creating more sustainable, longer-term and more life-enriching solutions to food insecurity. Upon review of the findings of the mapping, it is clear that change and benefit to local people would be achieved by reflection on these themes at a Ward level. These themes could help guide dialogue and collaboration based on the challenges faced by the current response to food poverty in the Canal Ward. These challenges included: Ungoverned and constrained partnership working and limited communication between organisations reduces potential to address food poverty effectively. The challenging economic climate, whereby organisations are often competing for the same funding opportunities resulting in poor communication regarding proposals and delivery. Limited capacity to reach beyond those currently engaged with an organisation results in challenges reaching others in the community who may be in need. Limited coordination and action at a Ward level to ensure the root causes of food poverty are being identified and addressed. Page 5 of 12 Short-term funding means there are difficulties in ensuring continued and consistent delivery to develop capacity, address root causes and respond positively when individuals experience crisis. Example of Practice: A Menu for Change A Menu for Change is a response to address root causes of Food Poverty in North Lanarkshire. The partnership approach enables a robust Food Poverty Referral Gateway; supported by the Council, Scottish Welfare Fund, local food banks and a range of other partners. The model aims to reduce dependency and need for emergency food provision. When individuals attend a local food bank they are engaged in a conversation to find out the reason behind access; a set of questions help staff identify any needs and the Referral Gateway is utilised to ensure a range of support is offered based on individuals circumstances, for example; if an individual is in crisis they could be supported to apply to the Scottish Welfare Fund; if they have been sanctioned, they could be supported to challenge the decision; or if they have recently become unemployed, they could be linked to employability support.
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