Food for Thought

Food for Thought is our latest event and through it we aim to increase donations in support of asylum seekers across the city and county, and also to reduce the amount of food and other usable goods going into landfill sites.

The morning will include an opportunity to hear from some of the organisations involved in supporting asylum seekers locally, including: the British Red Cross, Refugee Action, the Open Hands Project and Fareshare Leicester, and to join in discussions about generating additional donations for current projects and ideas for new initiatives to increase the limited support currently available.

Places are available for those in a position to make or organise a donation, whether that’s through work or business links, or excess tomatoes and runner beans from the allotment!  Also for those already involved in generating donations to come and share their experiences, and for those interested in getting ideas and advice for starting a new initiative / collection within their:

school / college – as a staff member or student (fundraising event, Harvest Festival food collection …)
community activity / venue – e.g. allotment society, tenants association, lunch club, walking group …
place of work or worship – one-off or regular collections or activities (Golden Giver Challenge, dress down days …).

Asylum seekers and refugees are especially encouraged to attend and join in the discussion about what support is still needed (- if help with transport is required please let me know by Thursday 27th February)!

Stall and display space will be available for organisations working with asylum seekers and refugees.

To reserve a place/s please complete and return the  place reservation form by click the link Food for Thought – place reservation-1 and return it by email, post or fax!

Leicester, City of Sanctuary – covering Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
www.cityofsanctuary.org
www.cityofsanctuary.com

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