Purpose

To seek Cabinet
member approval for additional funding to strengthen wrap around
advisory support in Derbyshire food banks and address food
insecurity.
 

Decision

That the Cabinet Member for Health and Communities approves
to strengthen food insecurity work across Derbyshire to 31 March
2026, by grant funding Foundation Derbyshire £0.100m for the
purpose of administrating food bank and community pantry grants
across Derbyshire.

Reasons for the decision

To enable food banks and community pantries to purchase
emergency supplies of food and cover other costs to ensure
provision of food to vulnerable families and individuals during the
winter pressures. 

Alternative options considered

Do nothing (Not preferred):

This would mean that Derbyshire food banks continue to
struggle due to the current low levels of donations and
difficulties recruiting and retaining volunteers, whilst
experiencing high levels of demand from vulnerable populations
experiencing food insecurity.