https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/foodinsecurity/Recent content in foodinsecurity on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 25 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/meet-the-oldbury-mum-empowering-children-to-beat-food-insecurity/Mon, 25 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/meet-the-oldbury-mum-empowering-children-to-beat-food-insecurity/Camilla Nevin, a 39-year-old mother of two from Oldbury, is making a powerful impact in the fight against food insecurity with her inspiring initiative, Little Hands Big Meals CIC. This community-driven project offers children aged 8 to 11 vital cooking sessions designed to build independence and confidence in the kitchen. The idea sparked during the Covid-19 pandemic when Camilla, a professional nail artist, found herself working in a school kitchen after her salon temporarily closed.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/three-million-uk-households-skipping-meals-amid-rising-food-prices-and-cost-of-living-crisis/Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/three-million-uk-households-skipping-meals-amid-rising-food-prices-and-cost-of-living-crisis/A staggering three million households across the UK are now regularly skipping meals due to soaring food prices and the ongoing cost of living crisis. As the cost of essentials continues to climb, many families are being forced to make difficult choices between feeding themselves and covering other basic needs. The rising expense of everyday groceries, combined with increasing utility bills and housing costs, has placed immense financial pressure on millions.