Imagine a community where families feel confident cooking healthy meals, children eat more fruit and vegetables, and people feel better - physically, mentally, and emotionally - because they’re nourished and supported.

That’s what Project Food is helping to create.

As a result of our work across East Devon and South Somerset, we’re seeing real change. Families on low incomes are eating better, spending less on convenience foods, and cooking more meals from scratch. Children are learning to enjoy nutritious food, and parents are gaining the confidence to try new ingredients and cook together.

In Littleham, Exmouth – one of East Devon’s poorest areas, 100% of families on our Cooking with Kids course improved their eating habits. In Axminster, parents reported feeling more confident in the kitchen and more connected to their children through shared cooking experiences.

These changes matter. A better diet can mean fewer health problems, improved mental wellbeing, and stronger relationships. It can mean children doing better at school, feeling happier, being more resilient.

During the last year we supported 1,091 people, including 236 children and distributed thousands of nutritious meals, fruit & veg bags, and recipe boxes. But the real impact is in the stories: the parent who discovered her child loves vegetables, the families who now cook together every week, the individual who feels more confident and less isolated.

The need for Project Food has never been greater, and we’re working tirelessly to support those facing food insecurity. Yet, we face an urgent financial challenge if we are to continue to be of service to those most in need. With your help, we can develop our vital work, reach more people, and build healthier, more hopeful communities - where good food is truly for everyone.

Please consider supporting Project Food today.