Ealing has received recognition in the Good Food for London report for its work in providing access for food for many different communities. 

The Good Food for London report by charity Sustain is an independent report that reviews council action tackling climate change through food under two key themes – tackling the root causes of food poverty and supporting residents to buy and eat affordable, healthy and climate-friendly food. 

As part of the report, Ealing was highlighted as having done good work in creating food projects for many communities, with examples being Let's Go Southall Connect with Food initiative, Urban Edible Gardens community growing projects at Northolt Library and Radcliffe Estate, and The Store Cupboard project in Hanwell. 

Councillor Aysha Raza, cabinet member for tackling inequalities commented: "We are incredibly proud of Ealing's diversity. We are thrilled to be recognised as one of 28 councils leading the way in helping our diverse community better access healthy food. 

"Ealing was also praised for working to reduce inequality in the borough through the independent Race Equality Commission that we set up in 2020. Following the recommendations of the Good Food for London report, we will continue working on improving health outcomes for Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and financially supporting our residents in emergencies." 

Good Food for London league table.

Overall, Ealing ranked as the 14th best borough across the categories of: the council's response to the cost-of-living crisis, joined-up action on food, food poverty alliances, cash-first approaches to food poverty, food access, children's food, healthier food environments, good food economy, food growing, climate and nature emergency and food. 

Councillor Deirdre Costigan, deputy leader and cabinet member for climate action added: "It's fantastic to see that the hard work of Ealing council and of local people interested in healthy, shared and climate-friendly food being celebrated in the annual Good Food for London report. 

"Poorer communities are more likely to suffer the results of the climate emergency, such as dirty air and food shortages. Raising awareness about how our food choices can add to these problems is a priority for the council. 

"Bringing food to our plates can come with a heavy environmental footprint, especially if it is wasted. The production and transportation of food creates harmful greenhouse gases that trap the sun's heat and contribute to air pollution and change weather patterns. Eating more plants is one way we can all cut our greenhouse gas emissions significantly. 

"We are determined to help our residents tackle food waste and grow their own food through our 60 allotments sites and our plans to open 10 new community growing spaces in the borough." 

To learn more and read the full report, visit the website.