Extract from An eden project field guide to Community Food Projects

Everyone is interested in food. It’s a basic human need, but it’s more than just fuel to us – it’s a common need that can provide common ground between us. It also carries powerful personal and cultural associations for many of us. And yet people are getting increasingly

every aspect of the way food is made, supplied and prepared in their community.

Community food projects are all about allowing local people to take control of where their food comes from and connecting them with each other and where they live. A food project is a great way to get everyone involved, bring communities together, helping to create a sense of local pride.

For more ideas, information and inspiration the complete Eden Project Field Guide to Community Food Projects is available on www.slideshare.net/

Also coming soon as an e book to EDENPROJECtcommunities.com

Deciding what to do As with any project you will need to look what’s appropriate for your local area. Here are some of the things you should consider before starting on your voyage into food.

Ask the local community

Be realisticHow much time do you have?

Keep the community informedHow are you going to let people know about the food project?

Create a group to get things startedInvolve other local people at the outset and use and develop their skills and knowledge.

Identify the needReview what local food is already available. Are they any gaps or opportunities?

Look at other local food projectsWhat’s worked in other neighbourhoods like yours?

Use what’s already available in your communityWhat resources does your neighbourhood have already and what you need to make it work? Think about space, time, expertise, money and equipment.