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What is Food Poverty?

Food poverty is defined as "the inability to access a nutritionally adequate diet".

In 2006, 290,000 people or 7% of the population were living in consistent poverty in Ireland. Consistent poverty means that they are living on a low income and are deprived of one or more basic necessities, including food related items.

11% went without a substantial meal on at least one day in the past two weeks.
11% were unable to afford a roast once a week
9% were unable to afford a meal with meat, chicken or fish every 2nd day
30% were unable to afford to have family or friends around for a meal or drink once a month

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What is a food partnership?

A food partnership is an organisation overseeing more than one food project in a particular geographical area.
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What is a Community Food Initiative?

Community Food Initiatives (CFIs) provide an excellent opportunity to combat food poverty. Community Food Initiatives (CFI) address the issues of access, availability and affordability and can be any initiative dealing with food – its quality, cost, availability, growing, cooking, eating, transportation.