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A new government-backed project is making healthy food more accessible for people living in social housing, starting in Liverpool.
The £8.5 million initiative will use a smart mapping tool to identify areas where residents struggle to find fresh fruit and vegetables. A mobile greengrocer called the Queen of Greens will then visit those neighbourhoods, offering affordable produce right on their doorstep.
Some residents will also receive fruit and veg vouchers to help with costs. The idea is simple: bring healthy food directly to those who need it and track how it improves diet and well-being.
This is part of the government’s Plan for Change and 10 Year Health Plan, which aim to build a fairer Britain where everyone can live well for longer. A key goal is to make “the healthy choice the easy choice”, starting with better access to good food, no matter your postcode.
Science and Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said, “No one in this country should be left unable to access the healthy food they need.”
This Liverpool project is one of six across the UK tackling food inequality. Other initiatives include improving school meals, upgrading food pantries, and testing low-cost public restaurants in cities like Dundee and Nottingham.
These projects aim to discover what truly works, so that successful ideas can be expanded nationwide. It’s an exciting step toward making healthy food available to everyone in the UK.
