Leeds Food Strategy & Case Studies

The Leeds Food Strategy sets out a vision for the future of how we produce, consume, and dispose of food across the city.
Click to read the full Leeds Food Strategy
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We have a vibrant  and diverse food scene in Leeds

To find out more, click on the links or pictures below and/or head to our Good Food Stories  page.

Leeds Food Growers Network

Leeds Food Growers’ Network is an informal network to bring together all the different community and livelihood food growers across Leeds and represents their voices across the wider food partnership.Watch this space for more information.

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Rethink Food

Rethink Food is a UK-based nonprofit organization that tackles food insecurity and promotes healthier lifestyles by providing food education and support to schools and communities. Their programs equip young people with the knowledge to make healthy, sustainable choices, while also working to reduce food waste and ensure access to nutritious meals.

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FoodSavers Network

Creating last change through a growing network of community pantries and access to credit unions. More about FoodSavers Network. More information here

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Incredible Edible Leeds

Incredible Edible Leeds grow fruit, vegetables and herbs in public places for people to take for free.

They currently have 20 groups, 70 sites and 150 raised beds in Leeds. That’s an incredible amount of free edibles for the public. Click image to download their 2024 Impact Report

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Healthy Start

Healthy Start is national campaign providing vouchers to pay for fruit, veg and milk. The scheme has been running nationally since 2006 and plays a role in reducing health inequalities for some of the lowest income families.

Just One More

Just One More is a local campaign to encourage people across Leeds to eat one more portion of vegetables every day as a snack or in their meals.

Find out more, get involved, download JOM resources here.

Download or upload a recipe from our recipe hub here.

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Right To Grow

Right To Grow Up and down the country public land is being left unloved. Find out about Incredible edible’s vision for healthier, greener future for you.

Dan Robinson shares his thoughts on Right to Grow in Leeds, why it’s needed, and what opportunities lay ahead here.

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Healthy Holidays

Healthy Holidays Leeds is the local  name for the Department for Education’s (DfE) Holiday Activity and Food Programme. The scheme has been running since a pilot in 2018, growing in numbers each year.

In 2024, Healthy Holidays  helped 9751 children via 89 delivery partners