News
This is where we share what’s happening across Barnet’s food community — from local food bank drives and community garden updates to stories about the people making a difference.
Our news page highlights the collective efforts of neighbours, volunteers, and partner organizations working together to build a fairer, more connected food system.
Barnet Food Heroes – Volunteers on Wheels
As a first in a new series highlighting Barnet’s Food Heroes, our first hero is the amazing organisation: Volunteers on Wheels In the heart of Barnet, this remarkable organisation exemplifies
Bob Bevil awarded ‘Living Wage Champion of the Year’
BOB BEVIL AWARDED ‘LIVING WAGE CHAMPION OF THE YEAR’ AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ADVOCACY FOR REAL LIVING WAGE Bob Bevil was awarded the prestigious prize for outstanding, consistent and impactful advocacy for
Chipping Barnet Food Bank Allotment Adventures
In March 2026, Chipping Barnet Food Bank took on something new: a 10-pole plot on the Clifford Road allotment site. It had been neglected for several seasons, but underneath the
Sharing Good Practice – Council Tax Debt Campaign
Almost a year to the day the Barnet Food Partnership hosted “Feeding Barnet: A Food Security Summit” at the ARK Academy. The event attracted a sizable audience to listen to
Celebrating Apples on World Apple Day!
An article by Dave Mc Cormick from Sensemaking CIC Connecting our Community On a warm Saturday morning in late September 2025, more than 60 people aged from under 6 to
Growing Together: Inside the NW7Hub Community Allotment
In the face of rising food insecurity, the NW7Hub Foodbank has become a vital support system for over 200 families each week across Mill Hill and surrounding areas. Run by
Chipping Barnet Foodbank Manager Awarded British Empire Medal
It is a pleasure to announce that Victoria Miller, manager at Chipping Barnet Foodbank, featured on last week’s King’s Birthday Honours List for her work at Chipping Barnet Foodbank and
Barnet’s Community Food Growing Leaders Project
Barnet’s innovative and inclusive community food growing project was awarded area committee funding to expand its offering in 2025. In 2024, a joint project between Barnet Council, Incredible Edible Barnet
Barnet Food Partnership hosts a Food Security Summit
Throughout 2024 the Barnet Food Partnership (BFP) committee undertook research and listening exercises to understand good practices around food security and how they might be applied in our borough. We