Inverness MSP Emma Roddick tours six community projects to highlight the issue of food poverty

An Inverness MSP visited six different community food projects in a day to help highlight their work.

SNP Highlands and Islands member Emma Roddick targeted groups in the Inverness area who share a focus on alleviating food poverty and supporting those affected.

These groups were: Food for Families, Café 1668, Crown and City Community Cupboard, Inverness Food Stuff, GoodNESS Community Fridge and Incredible Edible Inverness.

Ms Roddick said: “It truly was amazing and encouraging to see the level of kindness shown by volunteers and third sector organisations in Inverness.

“Each place had its own unique framework and had an obvious passion for others and the work that they do. A lot of work is still to be done surrounding stigma and food poverty. These places are essential resources to so many people struggling to make ends meet.

“I want to help tackle core social justice issues and encourage inclusivity and I believe that these projects are important, and I am glad to offer each of them my support.”

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