In the last 6 years, the Spuds for Buddies has been successful in working with local schools, local nurseries, and several community groups to raise awareness of healthy eating and improve gardening skills in the Paisley North and Central area. Potatoes have been grown, harvested and taken by children for use in healthy eating cookery activities or for their family meals.
This year, the project is continuing across growing spaces in schools, nurseries and community groups thanks to funding from LUSH and the Rozelle Trust. The seed potatoes and compost has been distributed in the last week.
The project will assist in tackling community safety, social isolation, and health issues within the Paisley North, West and Central areas by providing workshops and resources targeted at inequalities. New learning opportunities will be developed in horticulture, the food cycle, food production, and healthy eating through gardening activity. It improves access to a safe outdoor learning environment in local greenspace.
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