What is a Community Food Initiative?
Community Food Initiatives (CFIs) are projects that improve the availability, affordability and accessibility of healthy food for low income groups at local level using a community development approach.

What types of Community Food Initiatives are there?

• Community Cafes
• Food Co-operatives
• Community Farmers Markets
• Community Food Growing Projects
• Breakfast Clubs and After School Clubs in the Community
• Healthy School Clubs and Community Centres
• Nutrition Education and Training (Cook It! Programme, Healthy Food Made Easy etc.)

What is the Added Value of Community Food Initiatives?

• stimulate community action
• prioritise local issues
• address the needs of low-income households
• increase awareness/knowledge of food issues
• influenced by food safety and dietary guidelines
• support local suppliers/producers
• highlight inequalities
• contribute to the health and well-being of people in the local area

How can I find Community Food Initiatives in my area?

Check out our CFI Directory to find out the different CFIs currently operating in your area.

How can I set up a Community Food Initiative?

Please contact Georgina at +353 (0)86 152 6569 or email gbuffini@healthyfoodforall.com for advice on setting up a CFI. Healthy Food for All is also currently finalising a Good Practice Guide for Community Food Initiatives, which will be available to download on this site.