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NOURISH community food hub

We believe a vibrant community hub would be central to delivering food security. We plan to estabish NOURISH in Bridport town centre for this purpose.

Our Vision and Mission

OUR VISION

‘Good food for all, forever.’

OUR MISSION

A community hub promoting access to nutritious food for all, forever. A dynamic local food network that raises awareness, supports, informs and connects stakeholders; a space where we can share knowledge, skills and best practice; projects and collaborations that support a sustainable and resilient food system.

Volunteer with us

If you would like to get involved with matters relating to Bridport Food, such as becoming an Allotment Ambassador, supporting the food glut and surplus stall projects, or volunteering with community initiatives and Bridport Food Matters partners, we would love to hear from you.

Meet Community Food Educator Sarah Wilberforce

Find out what inspired Sarah to become involved in food, which has led her to participate in several of the important community-driven local food projects in Bridport – from the primary schools, to the glut stall and the food festival, with her passion for education, climate change, health and poverty alleviation.

Welcome

This website aims to provide you with information on all aspects of food matters in Bridport: just scan through the sections below and follow the links.

Bridport has a vibrant food economy, with brilliant producers, retailers and caterers, but there’s a lot we can do to increase food security locally, and reduce the impacts of climate change, shrinking budgets and more. Please share your views via the Facebook Group, participate in events, and sign up for our newsletters.

With thanks to support from Bridport Town Council’s Climate and Ecological Emergency Committee towards the creation and maintenance of this website.

Our latest news

BFM AGM 2024 – Chair’s report

by BFM Admin | Nov 5, 2024

I know most of you will be familiar with what Bridport Food Matters is all about, but, for those of you who are with us for the first time and others who may need a gentle reminder here's a quick overview. Bridport Food matters is a multi-faceted organisation that has...

BFM annual feast and AGM, 24th October 2024

by BFM Admin | Oct 14, 2024

Invitation to food lovers, growers, producers and providers. Join us for the Bridport Food Matters' Long Table feast and (short) AGM on Thursday 24th of October at the WI Hall, North Street. 18:00 - Arrive and mingle 18:15 - BFM AGM 18:30 - Delicious curry and flat...

Bridport latest place to join the UK’s biggest growing movement for food systems change

by BFM Admin | Aug 12, 2024

Bridport Food Partnership is amongst the latest to achieve membership of the Sustainable Food Places network in supporting their efforts to make local, healthy and sustainable food available to all in their area. Bridport Food Partnership is an inspirational example...

Get In Touch

Get in touch if you would like to suggest an addition (or alteration) to any of the listings on this website, or if you would like to Get Involved with matters relating to Bridport Food. For example, you could become an Allotment Ambassador, support the food glut and surplus stall projects, or volunteer with the Community Initiatives and Bridport Food Matters partners.

To keep informed, please subscribe to the Bridport Food Matters occasional E-News.

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