Love British Food, in association with its Official Retail Partner, Morrisons, is delighted to announce the launch of the 2024 Community Competition in celebration of British Food Fortnight.
Running from 20th September to 6th October, the competition seeks to recognise and celebrate the individuals, organisations, and communities that are making “good food available for all.”
This year, the Community Competition invites everyone to take part—from community volunteers, chefs, and caterers to businesses, schools, pubs, restaurants, retailers, care homes, hospitals, and even entire villages, towns, and cities. The aim is to spotlight activities that bring British food to life, and create a lasting legacy within communities.
Robinson: Highlighting the great work that goes on
Alexia Robinson, Love British Food Founder, commented,
“We are looking for an individual or a community that makes a difference during British Food Fortnight.
“Whether it’s a charity providing good food for a community, a care home engaging its residents with British produce or a school developing a vegetable garden – this competition is about highlighting the great work that goes on to make fresh, healthy British food accessible to everyone.”
How to enter: Share your story and make an impact
The competition is open to everyone who plays a role in making fresh, healthy British food more available in their community. Previous entries have included:
- Schools: Creating vegetable gardens or mini farms.
- Social Care: Organising regular food gatherings for the elderly and isolated.
- Community Leaders: Offering cooking classes through community hubs or local pubs.
- Retailers: Ensuring their store provides a reliable source of healthy seasonal food.
- Markets: Bringing fresh, healthy food into the heart of communities.
- Hospitals: Improving food options for patients and visitors.
- Pubs and Restaurants: Going the extra mile to offer seasonal, healthy menus.
- Charities and Community Groups: Working to ease food insecurity.
To enter, participants should share their story of what they did during British Food Fortnight 2024 to make good food available to all.
Take plenty of photos and post them on social media, tagging #BritishFoodFortnight. Entries should also be emailed to [email protected] with a description of the activity in no more than 500 words.
Earle: Spotlight on the availability and affordability of good food for all
This year’s judging panel includes Liz Earle MBE (pictured), wellbeing broadcaster and Love British Food Ambassador; David Scott, Corporate Affairs Director at Morrisons; and Alexia Robinson, Founder of Love British Food.
Liz Earle MBE, who has been involved with British Food Fortnight for over a decade, commented:
“I have been involved in British Food Fortnight for over a decade. I love how the event inspires communities to celebrate the wonderful food we produce in this country. But the stark reality is that not everyone has access to good food.
“So the spotlight of this competition on the availability and affordability of good food for all is something I feel deeply strongly about, particularly in my role as Commissioner for the Social Justice Commission.
“I am delighted to be the lead judge. If you are an individual or organisation working hard to make ‘Good food available to all’ in your community, we want to hear from you!”
Scott: I’m honoured to be on the judging panel for this competition
David Scott, Corporate Affairs Director at Morrisons, added:
“At Morrisons we love British food and are delighted to be partnering with British Food Fortnight. We share the ambition for affordable fresh food to be available to everyone – it’s one of our core values.
“So I’m honoured to be on the judging panel for this competition which profiles and rewards the unsung heroes in our community who are helping to ensure more people can enjoy great British food.”
Win a personalised foodie experience
The winning entry will receive a personalised foodie experience courtesy of Morrisons.
To enter, send your story and photos to [email protected] and post your activity on social media using the hashtag #BritishFoodFortnight.
Full terms and conditions are available on the Love British Food website.
News shared by Alistair on behalf of Love British Food. Ed
