Food Access Alliance | Cornwall Voluntary Sector Forum

Vision

Of Cornwall as a place where no one goes hungry.

Objectives

Identify: Understand the need (for food and related support)
Communicate: Coordinate delivery of food support activities and communications about it
Share: Resolve issues by sharing best practice, skills and knowledge to identify and fill gaps
Challenge: Advocate for change to prevent food insecurity, food waste and assure people’s right to food
Plan: Agree priorities for the future and inform food systems strategies.

Membership

Chair

Anna Corbett, Transformation CPR

Vice-Chair

TBC

VSF engagement support

Justin Ricks, Engagement Manager: [email protected]

Members

69

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