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Individuals

The responsibility of creating a sustainable food system is for us all to ensure. Individual choices may not feel like a lot but little changes make big differences over time. For live opportunities and ways to get involved, check out our noticeboard and add your opportunity today! 

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To pledge your commitment to sustainable food, sign the Granite City Food Food Charter.

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Are you looking to do your bit as an individual?

Granite City Good Food's main tips for taking action on sustainable food as an individual:

  1. Eat less but better meat and dairy – check out our latest campaign Food for the Planet for full information.

  2. Look for accreditation labels – such as RSPCA or Red Tractor.

  3. Grow your own food and buy seasonal and local produce.

  4. Support your local independent eateries - check out our Directory!

  5. Buy from farmers markets and other independent retailers - check out our Directory!

  6. Advocate for sustainable food systems and the circular food economy.

  7. Promote and uplift good news within the area (follow us on social media for all the latest news!).

  8. Volunteer with or donate to a worthy cause - have a look here.

  9. Promote good food and the businesses/individuals involved.

  10. Sign our food charter and pledge to support the good food movement.​

Are you looking to do your bit as an individual?

Looking for cooking hints and tips? Whether cooking for one or a whole family, these handy hints and tips from Love Food Hate Waste will have you planning a whole cooking course yourself!

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Interested in Community Growing? Meet others like you, share hints and tips, and connect through the CFINE Community Growing network

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If you are looking to deliver cooking classes in your community, but don't have the qualifications or certification to do so, join the Aberdeen Community Food Network! It's Food Champions programme will support you with access to training on food hygiene and safety, Confidence 2 Cook, and wanting to put that into practice? ACFN Food Champions is the opportunity for you!

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If you are interested in growing your own food, herbs or plants thee are loads of resources to get started. Join the Keep Growing Facebook group for hints and tips, and our growing spaces map to see your closest growing space!

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Are you looking for good food in your area? Check out the Granite City Good Food Directory, which covers:

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  • Food access and support*

  • Good food cafes

  • Good food restaurants

  • Sustainable food businesses

 

*For further information on the types of food support available in the city, including our food pantries, see the CFINE website for more info.

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