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Food for Life Get Togethers

Food for Life Get Togethers are regular community activities that connect people from all ages and backgrounds through food.

22,931 participants, 838 activities and counting!

Food for Life Get Togethers

Food brings people together. And right now, it’s more important than ever to stay connected with one another. Growing together, eating together and cooking together are just some of the ways that we can do this.

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Get Togethers in action

Bringing communities together

Covid-19 has had a big impact on all of our lives. Despite not being able to get together for community events physically right now, recent YouGov research shows that social bonds are stronger than before, with 40% of people feeling a stronger sense of local community. Food for Life Get Togethers wants to support these renewed community bonds to become the new normal.

Get inspired by these examples of the difference Get Togethers activities have been making to communities.

Get inspired

"Tending the gardens gives me a feeling

of hope for the future, that they will be there looking beautiful and ready for people to meet up again."

Participant at Growing Works, Kirklees (Get Togethers Grant Recipient)

Organise

Would you like to organise a Get Together? Find out more and access free tools and materials for cooking, growing and community activities. Get started.

Organise
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Take part

Would you like to join a Get Together? Find out more about activities in your area. Get started.

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UK wide celebrations

There are lots of ways we can come together while social distancing.  If you’re unsure where to start, have a look at our UK wide celebration dates below for ideas and inspiration.

Do make sure you follow the government guidance in your area whatever you decide to do.

How to get involved

Four easy steps to your Get Together - whether it's virtual, socially distanced or as a household. 

  1. Hands tending to seedlings

    1. Get started

    Not sure where to start with organising your community cooking, growing or social dining activity? We can walk you through how to get started.

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  2. 2. Sign up

    Ready to get your community involved in a Get Together activity? Sign up now and receive a free resource pack.

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    3. Access support

    Connect with one of our local teams and find out how we can help you get started, including what funding is available in your area.

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    4. Join the community

    Share community cooking and growing tips, ideas, advice and more with like-minded people across the country. Join today and be part of our active and growing community.

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