Launched in July 2015, the Feeding Derbyshire alliance continues to pilot sustainable solutions to address food insecurity across the county. Our vision is a Derbyshire where no-one goes hungry, a county where everyone has access to good quality, affordable food.
Derbyshire is one of the original Feeding Britain pilot areas, and our alliance works strategically to respond to the dynamic socio-economic landscape within which it operates.
Feeding Derbyshire seeks to help those struggling with low incomes, debt and poor access to affordable, nutritious food. We aim to reduce the negative impact of hunger by working to ensure our projects are inclusive and reach the most vulnerable people in the county. We intend to give families and individuals the confidence and capacity to be self-reliant, able to meet their own and their children’s needs.
The Feeding Derbyshire partnership is headed by Rural Action Derbyshire working with the Diocese of Derby, Derbyshire County Council, FareShare East Midlands, the Citizens Advice Bureau and Community Voluntary Services across the Boroughs and Districts of the county.
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DCC backing plans to create an Affordable Food Network. Read more
Project Coordinator Feeding Derbyshire Read more
Find your nearest food bank for help with emergency supplies Read more
A Rural Hardship Support Fund to help people suffering extreme financial hardship. Read more
Where to go for advice and support if your mental health is being impacted by your money worries. Read more
Free one-to-one support for people struggling with money. Read more
Find out what the Feeding Derbyshire network has been up to... Read more
Additional Information to support your project and communities Read more
Batch Cook provided 163,500 meals for the vulnerable across Derbyshire. 20 July 2021 Read more
Derbyshire County Council are now offering HENRY courses across Derbyshire Read more
Help us raise additional funds to support families in need this Christmas. Read more
Useful Information for the general public and Food Project operators Read more
Talking about money is hard, but opening up about your worries can improve your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Read more
Support for foodbank users who are struggling to pay their energy bills. Read more
We've been busy behind the scenes coordinating food projects around Derbyshire since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis Read more
Find out what has been happening at this Ashbourne Community Cafe! Read more
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An urgent appeal to raise money for some Christmas treats to go out with the school holiday food parcels. Read more
Information about the projects and work we are involved in. Read more
Watch the Feeding Derbyshire's online training and development session on Practical Fundraising. Read more
Read the latest press release from Feeding Derbyshire. Read more
Ashbourne based Community Cafe plans weekly ‘TakeAway’ Food Service, due to commence the week of 6th July 2020. Read more
A press release from Chesterfield and NE Derbyshire Asian Association . Read more
Our CEO Blog on how rural Derbyshire is coping and what we are doing to help during these difficult times. 7th May 2020 Read more