A new group named F3 has been launched to provide free locally-grown fruit and vegetables for those caught in the ‘Heat or Eat’ dilemma.
The organisers will also help schoolchildren and adults to develop a deeper understanding of how their food is grown, as well as learning the skills to grow their own.
Organisers Mark and Sue Brandon said: “The combined effects of Brexit, climate change, the war in Ukraine and the rising cost of energy means that an increasing section of our community will be in financial difficulty. The Food Foundation reports that some 4.7 million adults have already gone a whole day without eating!
“The Pantry in Catherine Street, Salisbury, is well-placed to help, and we shall be channelling our produce through them and possibly a pop-up stall in the Market Square on non-market days.
Chafyn Grove School has kindly provided a growing area of 158 square metres as well as space for a good-sized shed, greenhouse and compost bins. We will grow organically in raised beds and with input from the RHS for suitable cultivars to cope with climate change. We need more garden tools, so if you have any good ones to spare, please get in touch.
“We have applied for grants, and the shed has arrived, but now we need volunteers to join this exciting project. An Oversight Panel is in place, but we need an honorary management task force – secretary, treasurer, fund-raising co-ordinator and team leaders.”
To join, contact Mark and Sue Brandon at markandsuebrandon@outlook.com or on 01722 328259.