This week we’re told that food banks are being used more than ever, by the charity The Trussell Trust, which argues there is a clear link with welfare reforms. The charity reported that it had helped more than 150,000 people in the three months from …
A letter from Killinghall Primary’s Supercrunch Kids
Last week the PhunkyFoods team had the pleasure of working with children at Killinghall Church of England Primary School in Harrogate. Here’s what they thought of their ‘Super-Crunch’-making session…. Dear Ally and Helen, We are writing to you to thank you for showing us how …
PhunkyFoods respond to final food traffic light labelling plans
The PhunkyFoods team welcome the announcement today of theGovernment’s final plans on consistent traffic light labelling. Research evidence indicates that parent support is an important factor in the success of healthy lifestyle programmes delivered in schools1. It stands to reason: teaching staff can influence their …
PhunkyFoods Promotes Parent Power!
Research evidence indicates that parent support is an important factor in the success of healthy lifestyle programmes delivered in schools1. It stands to reason: teaching staff can influence their pupils’ lifestyle knowledge and behaviour within the school setting, but positive changes can only extend to …
Parents get Phunky with Pack-Ups
Every week at Carr Infants School in York, parents get together on a Thursday morning to discuss life, the universe and everything over a cup of coffee – all organised by a very proactive parent governor with an interest in community engagement. Last week, I …
Ready Meals … prepared by you!
Here, in the first of our guest blogs, working mum Alexandra Campbell shares her experience of fitting meal preparation into a relentless 24/7 work-life schedule! “If you are a busy, working, single parent, how on earth do you give your children balanced, tasty meals that …
Carr Infant gets Phunky on World Book Day
The spotlight was shining on Carr Infant School in York last week. Not satisfied with celebrating World Book Day in a range of fabulous costumes, the school also managed to deliver their regular PhunkyFoods sessions with their reception and year 2 children, and to host …
Family Food Survey Reveals Less Costs More
Alarming statistics are revealed in DEFRA’s recently published Family Food Survey 2011 (1) – an annual report providing detailed statistical information on purchased quantities, expenditure and nutrient intakes derived from both household and eating out food and drink. The good news is that UK average energy (calorie) intakes from …
