Members were advised of a scheme to provide three Food On Our Doorstep Clubs in the borough. The aim of the setting up of the Food Clubs in order for was families to have increased access to healthier and affordable foods. The eligibility criteria for these clubs was that at least one child must be under 5 and live within the children’s centre catchment area but can be developed if needed to support families with older children.
The three Food Clubs in Broxtowe at this stage would be located at:
· Eastwood Children’s Centre, Chewton Street
· Beeston North Children’s Centre, Alderman Close, Beeston
· Chilwell Children’s Centre, Great Hogget Drive Chilwell.
Concern had been raised regarding the impact on already existing schemes however, members were reassured that the food clubs would work complimentary to the existing food clubs. Ideas around healthy eating, recipe cards and growing food to the table were also discussed.
RESOLVED that the setting up of three Food Clubs in the Borough be approved.