PUBLICATIONS

City Restaurants as a Model of Social Solidarity
Publication Dr Esra Kaya Erdoğan Publication Dr Esra Kaya Erdoğan

City Restaurants as a Model of Social Solidarity

Amid challenging socio-economic conditions, deepening inequalities, and rising living costs, our responsibility to produce solutions to basic needs—guided by the people-oriented and solidarity-based principles of social democratic municipalism—has become more important than ever. This guide analyzes, through a holistic lens, the social food and nutrition support programs implemented by Republican People’s Party municipalities with this sense of responsibility. Among these programs, City Restaurants stand out by departing from the traditional soup kitchen model and serving as a social support mechanism not only for those in absolute poverty but also for broader segments affected by new forms of urban poverty, such as students, retirees, and low-wage workers

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Hunger Trauma: Understanding Experiences of Food Insecurity and Emergency Food Support
Publication Dr Carl Walker Publication Dr Carl Walker

Hunger Trauma: Understanding Experiences of Food Insecurity and Emergency Food Support

Between September 2020 and February 2021, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee said that nearly 6 million adults and 1.7 million children were struggling to get enough food in the U.K. – 11.5% of the population. Using that measure, we can therefore estimate that 12,650 people in Worthing alone are in food poverty. Foodbank users from across the Adur and Worthing Food Network were invited to participate in this research The resulting report explores the physical and emotional impact of using emergency food support on individuals, as well as the implications of these experiences for organisations providing food support and for public health more generally.

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Contradictions, dilemmas, views and motivations of volunteers in two community food support schemes in two London boroughs
Publication Dr Hilda Mulrooney and Dr Ronald Ranta Publication Dr Hilda Mulrooney and Dr Ronald Ranta

Contradictions, dilemmas, views and motivations of volunteers in two community food support schemes in two London boroughs

The voluntary sector is crucial for UK food support due to limited government action. A study with 51 volunteers found high empathy but concerns about support abuse and ethical issues. Volunteers' motivations included the perceived value of the work and personal alignment with project goals. They also felt their involvement allowed the government to shirk responsibility.

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The case for creating Ultra-Low and Local Circular Food Waste Zones in Camden and beyond
Publication Farrah Rainfly - Operations Manager at Lifeafterhummus Community Benefit Society Publication Farrah Rainfly - Operations Manager at Lifeafterhummus Community Benefit Society

The case for creating Ultra-Low and Local Circular Food Waste Zones in Camden and beyond

In our survey of 109 businesses and 30 VCS organisations, we found that Camden wastes a significant amount of food — 4400 litres per week. This could provide 45,000-113,000 meals annually valued at £65,000-£164,000. In environmental terms, this is equivalent to reducing car trips by 280,000-700,000km per year.

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