Vegetable growers receive funding boost to support more school visits

Shalbourne Community Growers received a grant from Slow Food Berkshire & Wiltshire’s 'Know Your Food' programme to buy equipment and continue hosting hands-on school visits that teach children how food is grown and prepared.

Shalbourne Community Growers has been awarded a grant by Slow Food Berkshire & Wiltshire under its 'Know Your Food' programme. The funding will be used to buy equipment so the group can continue hosting hands-on school visits. The programme supports projects that teach children how food is grown, where it comes from and how to cook it. Shalbourne grows vegetables for local sale and provides an outdoor learning space for schools. Key details: - The grant came from Slow Food Berkshire & Wiltshire’s 'Know Your Food' programme and was awarded to Shalbourne Community Growers. - The money will help the group buy equipment to support continued school visits and practical learning sessions. - The programme focuses on teaching children where food comes from, how it is grown, and basic cooking skills. - Shalbourne Community Growers grows vegetables for local sale and offers an outdoor learning space used by schools. - Christine Garrod of SFB&W said the aim is to give every child the opportunity to learn about food and cooking, and Polly Cox said the grant boosts the group's ability to run programmes and that regular attendees enjoy the sessions. Summary: The grant will enable Shalbourne Community Growers to maintain and support hands-on school visits that teach children about growing and preparing food. Undetermined at this time.