Last year’s popular Eat Well Spend Less roadshow is returning to the borough of Ashford in 2023. The roadshows focus on providing targeted help and advice for local families who may need extra support as a result of rising food prices.
The events bring together a range of partner organisations including frontline NHS staff and council officers, outreach organisations and charities, in one easy-to-access place. Families will be able to access a range of services including:
• Guidance from Our Kitchen on shopping, preparing and cooking healthy, nutritious meals
• Benefits and housing advice and advice on what support is available locally
• Information on where and how to access local food banks
• Advice on what support is available locally
• Health MOT’s from Kent Community Health (NHS) Foundation Trust
The roadshows are free to attend and people are invited to drop in to the events that are taking place across at the following locations:
Wednesday 25 January, 10am to 2pm at St Mildred’s Church, Church Road, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6AT
Wednesday 1 February, 1.30pm to 4.30pm at Ashford Cattle Market at Hobbs Parker, Monument Way, Willesborough, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0HB – this event is in partnership with and kindly funded by South Willesborough & Newtown Community Council
In addition to the services mentioned above these events will also offer;
• Recipe bags with all ingredients to make two recipes along with instructions
• Fare Share Kent Family Food Bank offering food items including fresh fruit and vegetables
• The Hygiene Bank will be providing hygiene items
• Ashford Children’s Centre – including activities for children
