The elimination of food poverty requires a multi-dimensional approach.  The initiative is supported by both a management group and an advisory committee.  Members of these groups come from a variety of backgrounds, including community, governmental and private sectors.

Management Group

The initiative is managed by a committee consisting of 5 representatives from Combat Poverty Agency, Crosscare, SafeFood, Tallaght Partnership and UCD School of Biology and Environmental Science.  The Management Committee manages the project coordinator, the project budget and the work programme of the HFFA Initiative.  It meets on a monthly basis to facilitate and oversee the development and implementation of the workplan of the initiative.

Advisory Committee
An Advisory Committee acts as a forum for the inclusion of a broad range of key stakeholders, including membership from relevant government departments and agencies, independent experts and relevant national and local organisations, across the island of Ireland.  The Advisory Committee meets on a quarterly basis to provide support for the development and implementation of the one-year action plan.

Member Organisations

Armagh & Dungannon Health Action Zone

BordBia

Combat Poverty Agency

Community Dietitian Service (HSE)

Clondalkin Health Initiative

Crosscare

Department of Health & Children

Dublin City Council

Family Support Agency

Focus Ireland

Food Safety Authority Ireland 

Knocknaheeny Health Action Zone

Limerick Food Partnership

Public Health Alliance for the island of Ireland

Population Health (HSE)

Safefood

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Tallaght Partnership

Taste Council