SAM ROWLANDS MS visited an initiative in Flintshire aimed at combating hunger. 

The Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales visited Can Cook’s production kitchen in Shotton, to see how they’re tackling hunger with their Well Fed project.

The Well Fed project is the first of its kind in the UK, being delivered alongside Clwyd Alyn Housing Association and Flintshire County Council. 

People who are experiencing food crisis can be referred to the project and receive 12 weeks worth of fresh food and ready meals. After 12 weeks they can continue to buy Well Fed’s ready meals, which can be healthier, more nutritious and cheaper than many supermarket alternatives.

To help take their innovative project out into communities, Well Fed have invested in two mobile stores which visit communities throughout Flintshire. They’re also working with churches, schools and other community hubs to promote what they do and help reduce food poverty one step at a time.

2022 saw Well Fed provide over 15,000 fresh meal boxes to families and 1,500 of these supported people who otherwise would have gone to a food bank. 

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They have also created over 30 sustainable jobs, providing employment opportunities to people in and around Flintshire.

Following his visit to Can Cook in Shotton, Mr Rowlands said: “I was very interested to visit Can Cook’s kitchens in Shotton and meet with their founder, Robbie Davison. 

"I was really impressed to learn about how Robbie and the team at Can Cook are making a real impact in tackling food poverty with healthy, nutritious food, whilst also creating good quality jobs in Flintshire. 

“Well Fed is a genuinely innovative project and I’d encourage anyone engaged in public policy, from both governments in Westminster and Cardiff to our local councils to look closely at what they’re doing.”