Islington Food Fund
Islington Food Partnership and Islington Giving are inviting applications from existing local organisations to support residents facing food insecurity. The deadline for applications is Monday 31st March 2025.
Islington Food Partnership and Islington Giving are working in partnership to distribute Islington Food Fund grants. We are inviting applications from existing organisations in the borough, to provide support to those experiencing food insecurity as the impact of the cost-of-living crisis increases.
This is a call for the Round 4 2025 grants that food aid providers in Islington only are eligible to apply for. This year the focus is on the theme of sustainability, and we are asking all eligible applicants to tell us how the funds support their shift toward a more sustainable and dignified model of community food provision which can alleviate food insecurity in the borough.
This year the focus is on the theme of sustainability, and we are asking all eligible applicants to tell us how the funds support their shift toward a more sustainable and dignified model of community food provision.
Context
The food support sector is undergoing significant change, driven by the ongoing cost-of-living and the need for more sustainable, dignified, and holistic food services. Many residents face financial hardship, stigma, and mental health challenges, highlighting the urgent need for food aid services that go beyond immediate relief.
We are supporting food aid organisations in creating long-term, community-led solutions. This includes transitioning food banks toward sustainable models such as social supermarkets, food pantries, cooperatives, and other innovative approaches that prioritise choice, nutrition, and dignity. We also recognise the vital role of volunteers and the need to build capacity so that food support services can better identify and address residents’ wider needs. The budget for this programme round is £225,000.
If your organisation is in the process of effecting change to a sustainable model of operation; support residents with a holistic offer alongside food provision, are developing community-led solutions such as food pantries, social supermarkets and cooperatives – we encourage you to apply.
Read more about who can apply and what you can apply for in the Islington Food Fund 2025 call.
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for the Transitioning strand, please use the Transitioning Grant Application Form, and for the Foodbank small grants please use the Expression of Interest Form.
Please send your completed application form to: mail@islingtongiving.org.uk
Deadline: all applications and Expression of Interest forms should be received no later than 5pm on Monday 31st March 2025.
Follow ups: Meetings will be arranged with applicants in the week of 7th April.
Decision making timeline: The grant application process opens on 3rd March 2025 and the panel will meet to assess and decide on the award of funding in the week beginning 21st April. Applicants will be informed of decisions by the end of April 2025.
About Islington Giving
Islington is a borough of stark contrasts – a place where great wealth sits alongside hidden poverty. Islington Giving was set up in 2010 to address these issues and create opportunities for people in Islington. It is a partnership that brings together residents, businesses, community organisations and funders to make a real difference in the Borough.
About the Islington Food Partnership
The Islington Food Partnership is a broad coalition of local organisations and individuals working together to build a thriving local food system for Islington.
For more information see www.islingtonfoodpartnership.org.uk or contact hello@islingtonfoodpartnership.org.uk.
This Fund is a generous donation from Google.