Cook and Share Together
As autumn approaches, ‘Food for Life Get Togethers’ know that many people are feeling anxious about how their community will cope with the rising cost of living, food and energy prices. 16th October – 18th November is a month-long activity for community volunteers, schools and communities to use as a way to get together, build relationships and use food to connect. The campaign will kickstart on World Food Day, a day dedicated to making good food accessible for all. As more people face food poverty, Cook and Share is a way to come together through food.
Across the country this autumn, community groups, schools, children’s centres, faith groups and more will be getting busy in the kitchen, making food to share with each other. Whether you’re dishing up daal, sharing a sarnie or passing round the pasta, food is a great way to break down barriers and bring people together. Why not share your favourite meals, recipes and food memories too? For a flavour of what you do to take part, read about Incredible Edible’s Cook and Share activity They brought their community together with a warming, autumnal soup and savoury muffins. 90% of Get Togethers organisers agree that their activities created friendships, as well as supporting people’s health and wellbeing. Cook and Share Month is the ideal opportunity to bring people together over good food and conversation, whether you’re serving up the soup or spilling the tea.
Cook a meal, snack, anything and share with your community have a go and get the opportunity to use the FREE resources