Project Food

We are delighted to announce that Project Food has been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund Awards for All programme!

Thanks to this support, we will be delivering five "Cooking with Diabetes" courses across Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth and Chard over the next year.

These hands-on courses will help adults living with, or at risk of, Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes to:
✅ Understand how food affects their health
✅ Cook nutritious, affordable meals
✅ Learn meal planning and budgeting skills
✅ Read food labels with confidence
✅ Reduce social isolation and connect with others
✅ Build the knowledge and confidence needed to manage their condition

The project was developed in direct response to local need. We've spoken with people living with diabetes and pre-diabetes, local support groups, GPs and specialist diabetes nurses, all of whom highlighted the need for practical, community-based education and support.

We are incredibly grateful to The National Lottery Community Fund and to all National Lottery players whose support makes projects like this possible.

Our project was made possible thanks to players.
Keep an eye on our page for course dates and referral information coming soon!

Gents we need your help!!
Are You a Man Aged 25–60? We Want to Hear From You!
Are you interested in improving your health, building your confidence in the kitchen, learning new skills, or finding practical ways to eat well on a budget?

Project Food is looking for men aged 25–60 to complete a short questionnaire that will help us understand what support, activities and services would be most useful to you.

Your feedback will help us shape future projects focused on:
✅ Healthy eating
✅ Cooking skills
✅ Physical and mental wellbeing
✅ Saving money on food
✅ Building confidence and motivation to look after your health

The survey only takes a few minutes, and your views could help us create services that better meet the needs of men in our community.

Complete the questionnaire here: https://forms.office.com/e/DQ5mGGN845

Please share this post with friends, family, colleagues, and local groups. The more responses we receive, the better we can tailor our support.

Gents we need your help!!
Are You a Man Aged 25–60? We Want to Hear From You!
Are you interested in improving your health, building your confidence in the kitchen, learning new skills, or finding practical ways to eat well on a budget?

Project Food is looking for men aged 25–60 to complete a short questionnaire that will help us understand what support, activities and services would be most useful to you.

Your feedback will help us shape future projects focused on:
✅ Healthy eating
✅ Cooking skills
✅ Physical and mental wellbeing
✅ Saving money on food
✅ Building confidence and motivation to look after your health

The survey only takes a few minutes, and your views could help us create services that better meet the needs of men in our community.

Complete the questionnaire here: https://forms.office.com/e/DQ5mGGN845

Please share this post with friends, family, colleagues, and local groups. The more responses we receive, the better we can tailor our support.

Gents we need your help!!
Are You a Man Aged 25–60? We Want to Hear From You!
Are you interested in improving your health, building your confidence in the kitchen, learning new skills, or finding practical ways to eat well on a budget?
Project Food is looking for men aged 25–60 to complete a short questionnaire that will help us understand what support, activities and services would be most useful to you.

Your feedback will help us shape future projects focused on:
✅ Healthy eating
✅ Cooking skills
✅ Physical and mental wellbeing
✅ Saving money on food
✅ Building confidence and motivation to look after your health

The survey only takes a few minutes, and your views could help us create services that better meet the needs of men in our community.

Complete the questionnaire here: https://forms.office.com/e/DQ5mGGN845

Please share this post with friends, family, colleagues, and local groups. The more responses we receive, the better we can tailor our support.

Gents, we need your help!!
Are You a Man Aged 25–60? We Want to Hear From You!
Are you interested in improving your health, building your confidence in the kitchen, learning new skills, or finding practical ways to eat well on a budget?
Project Food is looking for men aged 25–60 to complete a short questionnaire that will help us understand what support, activities and services would be most useful to you.

Your feedback will help us shape future projects focused on:
✅ Healthy eating
✅ Cooking skills
✅ Physical and mental wellbeing
✅ Saving money on food
✅ Building confidence and motivation to look after your health

The survey only takes a few minutes, and your views could help us create services that better meet the needs of men in our community.

Complete the questionnaire here: https://forms.office.com/e/DQ5mGGN845
Please share this post with friends, family, colleagues, and local groups. The more responses we receive, the better we can tailor our support.

Can you help our friends at Axminster Foodbank? They are in need of donations from the list below. Please support them if you can.

Hello from the AXMINSTER FOODBANK
Once again we would like to show our appreciation for all the donations.

Demand is still high and our shelves are very low...

This week we are in need of the following:
Tinned -
Fruit - Rice pudding - Custard - Tuna - Peas - Carrots - Sweetcorn - Potatoes - Meat
Longlife Milk
Pasta Sauce
Microwave Rice
Pasta
Cereal

Donations can also be brought along to the Centre - Monday, Tuesday or Thursday between 10am to 1pm

Please remember we are unable to take opened or out of date items.

A big thank you to Paul Hayward - For Axminster and the parishes for taking the time to visit our Cooking with Diabetes group today!
It was a pleasure to show Paul around and introduce him to both the participants and the fantastic volunteers who make these sessions possible.

We were particularly grateful for his genuine understanding of the challenges charities like Project Food are facing, especially around securing funding and recruiting volunteers. It's always encouraging to speak with people who recognise both the opportunities and the pressures within the voluntary sector.

The delicious aromas coming from the kitchen certainly made an impression too! Paul left feeling inspired to head home and make his own chickpea and coconut curry, although we suspect he also left feeling more than a little hungry.

We have a feeling that next time he'll be staying for lunch!

Thank you, Paul, for your interest, support and for spending time with our Project Food community today.

WE ARE BACK ON MONDAY!!

✨ New Community Cook-Along Coming to Chard! ✨

We’re delighted to announce that Project Food is returning this July with more fantastic cooking sessions for the Chard community!
Looking for a warm, welcoming space? Come and join us for a hot drink, a tasty lunch, and friendly company.

• Cook lunch with us (or just come along to enjoy the meal – no pressure!)
• Learn new, simple recipes and build confidence in the kitchen
• Discover how to adapt your diet for better health
• Pick up tips to save time and money on food
• Meet new people, share ideas, and make friends

This is for all members of the Chard community including parents, carers, those on low incomes, adults experiencing mental health challenges and people with diet-related conditions.

St Mary’s Centre, Chard
Starts Monday 13th July (fortnightly until September and then weekly from the 7th)
10am – 1pm

No need to book – just drop in!

If you’d like to find out more:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01297 631782
📱 WhatsApp: 07305 004631
💬 Or send us a DM

We can’t wait to see you there

💬 We Want to Hear From You

How are food costs and the rising cost of living affecting you and your household?

Project Food is carrying out a short anonymous survey to better understand the challenges people face when it comes to affording food, eating healthily, and managing everyday household costs.

Your feedback will help us:
✅ Understand local needs and experiences
✅ Develop projects that better support individuals and families
✅ Secure funding to continue and expand community support
✅ Help more people access healthy, affordable food and build confidence in cooking on a budget

All responses are anonymous and will be combined with those of other participants. The more people who take part, the better we can advocate for the support our community needs.

📝 Complete the survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/MYa9CiXxrD

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences. Your voice really matters and will help shape future support for our community.

💬 We Want to Hear From You

How are food costs and the rising cost of living affecting you and your household?

Project Food is carrying out a short anonymous survey to better understand the challenges people face when it comes to affording food, eating healthily, and managing everyday household costs.
Your feedback will help us:

✅ Understand local needs and experiences
✅ Develop projects that better support individuals and families
✅ Secure funding to continue and expand community support
✅ Help more people access healthy, affordable food and build confidence in cooking on a budget

All responses are anonymous and will be combined with those of other participants. The more people who take part, the better we can advocate for the support our community needs.

📝 Complete the survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/MYa9CiXxrD

Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences. Your voice really matters and will help shape future support for our community.