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Hull Tackles Food Access With New Funding
8 Oct
Summary
- Hull receives £222,000 to improve healthy food access.
- Funding targets areas with high deprivation and obesity.
- Obesity rates in Hull exceed national averages.
People in Hull face a significant hurdle in accessing healthy food, according to the city's council leader. The local authority has been awarded £222,000 by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to improve access to affordable and healthy food options.
This funding is part of a broader initiative targeting 45 authorities across England identified with high levels of deprivation and childhood obesity. The National Child Measurement Programme reveals that 10.2% of reception-aged children and 19% of Year 6 children in Hull are classified as obese, figures surpassing the national average.
Councillor Mike Ross stated that the funding will aid schemes such as community food shops and mobile greengrocers. This initiative builds upon existing work, aiming to collaborate with local communities and groups to support residents in overcoming barriers to healthy eating.
