Devon Food Partnership supports VCSE organisations working to alleviate food insecurity by sharing tools, insights and funding opportunities that help build resilient, inclusive and dignified community food support.
Quick links
Crisis and Resilience Fund
The Crisis and Resilience Fund has now been launched. If you are facing a financial crisis on a low income, you could be eligible for help. Find out what you can access.
Healthy Start Ambassadors
In Devon only half of those eligible have signed up to Healthy Start.
Watch or listen to this short video to see how you can become a Healthy Start Ambassador and help to increase uptake in Devon.Funding news
Register to receive emails from Devon County Council about new funding opportunities.
Devon Community Foundation Grants
Grants for organisations that are tackling inequalities and strengthening communities in Devon.
How to encourage participation
Practical resources on the EAST framework, COM-B model, and behavioural science principles designed to make engagement easier and more effective. These tools help you understand what drives behaviour and how to create positive change.
Alliance for dignified food support
Resources to support community food support projects, to ensure dignity for service users and staff.
Cost of Living Essentials
Information for residents and businesses in Devon who are struggling to afford to pay for their energy, water, food or other essential items.
Food Inequalities Dashboard
Use the Food Foundation’s tool to explore how your constituency compares on key metrics including child poverty, dental health, diabetes, fast food outlet density, food insecurity, life expectancy and childhood obesity.
Map of Devon Food Insecurity VCSE's
Find local food support options on this Cost of Living map (page 5).
Devon Connect
Online community hub connecting volunteers and promoting social action.
Devon Communities Together
Devon Communities Together is an independent charity that helps to enable and empower communities across Devon to tackle insecurities and inequalities that can arise from living in a rural county.
Suicide Prevention in Devon
Devon County Council’s Public Health team provide suicide prevention training and a directory of suicide help and support services.
Pete's Dragons
Suicide bereavement specialists offering practical, psychological, and therapeutic support to those directly affected by suicide. They also provide training for professionals and individuals who may support or counsel those impacted.
Promoting Positive Mental Wellbeing
Making time for mental wellbeing and self-care is important for us all. Embedding small things as part of your day to day life can help you feel better and more resilient.
