Work is now underway on the second One City Food Equality Action Plan, covering 2026 to 2029, building on the strong foundations laid by the current 2023 to 2026 plan. This next phase is a crucial opportunity to reflect on what has worked, what we have learned, and what still needs to change so that everyone in Bristol can access nutritious, affordable and culturally appropriate food.
Food inequality remains a pressing issue across the city. Between 2022 and 2023, one in twelve households in Bristol experienced moderate to severe food insecurity, rising to one in six in some of the city’s most deprived wards. Inner City and East Bristol neighbourhoods, including Easton and Lawrence Hill, continue to be areas where community led action and investment are most needed.
Eastside Community Trust has been proud to play an active role in the first Action Plan. We were one of the many community anchor organisations involved in shaping the 2023 to 2026 plan and are named as a key partner in work to involve children and young people in co producing solutions to food inequality. This reflects our long standing commitment to listening to local voices and supporting practical, and dignified responses to food insecurity in East Bristol.
Deputy CEO Tom Williams, who sits on the Food Equality Strategy Action Plan group, said:
“Food inequality isn’t just about food. It’s about dignity, choice and being listened to. Communities like Easton and Lawrence Hill have huge knowledge and lived experience, and this new Action Plan is a real chance to put those voices at the centre of decision making and long term change – whoever you are, and wherever you are in Bristol, please take time to complete the short survey.”
Have your say
Now it’s time to build on that work and shape the next Action Plan for 2026 to 2029.
Core to this process is making sure everyone has a chance to be heard. While there was a strong turnout at recent stakeholder events, it is important that people who could not attend still have the opportunity to share their views.
To support this, a short survey has been created for Bristol residents and anyone who was unable to come to the events. Responses from the survey will be used alongside community conversations and focus groups to help shape the new Action Plan.
The survey closes on 13 February. All responses are anonymous.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share it with your community and friends so more voices can be included.
Links to the current Action Plan and the wider Food Equality Strategy can be found on the Feeding Bristol website.
