We offer a range of training and information sessions to anyone interested in embedding the principles of dignified food support. To find out more or to book a training session please email dignity@sussexcommunity.org.uk 

Introductory Online Webinar (45  - 90 minutes) FREE

An engaging online webinar introducing the Alliance for Dignified Food Support, a movement dedicated to embedding dignity within community food provision. This session will explore the background of the Alliance, the methodology behind the development of its guiding principles and recommendations, and provide a practical tour of how these can be implemented within organisations and community groups. The webinar will also feature a presentation on Hunger Trauma by community psychologist Carl Walker, shedding light on the psychological impact of food insecurity. Attendees will also have opportunities to share their own experience, thinking about how to apply these principles in their own service delivery. The event concludes with a discussion of next steps and opportunities for further engagement with the Alliance.

Suitable for: emergency food networks, food partnerships, national networks that support the delivery of community food provision.

Introductory In Person Workshop (90 minutes - 3hrs) 

An in-person workshop introducing the Alliance for Dignified Food Support, where participants will explore how to deliver community food support in a way that upholds dignity and respect. This interactive session will dive into the Alliance’s background, the methodology behind its key principles and recommendations, and how they can be put into practice by organisations and community groups. Community psychologist Carl Walker will deliver a talk on Hunger Trauma, focusing on the psychological effects of food insecurity. Through hands-on activities and group discussions, participants will collaborate to think about how they might implement the principles in their service provision. The workshop also provides space for informal conversations and networking, concluding with a discussion on next steps and further involvement with the Alliance.

Suitable for: local food partnerships and emergency food networks, individual organisations who are interested in learning more about dignified food support.

Bespoke training: Implementing the principles of dignified food support in service delivery (6 hours, including a lunch break)

A bespoke full-day training workshop designed to help organisations integrate dignity into their community food provision using the Dignity Toolkit. Led by wo experienced facilitators, this interactive session will guide participants through the first two elements of the toolkit: auditing their current services and developing a tailored action plan. By the end of the day, each organisation will have created their own action plan with clear, tangible goals and next steps for implementation. The workshop fosters collaboration, discussion, and hands-on learning, with a scheduled lunch break providing time for informal networking and reflection. This session will equip organisations and community groups with the tools and strategies to enhance the dignity and respect in their food support services.

Suitable for: individual organisations and groups of volunteers who are interested in learning more about dignified food support, and would like to dedicate time and space to developing an action plan, with the support of an experienced facilitator.

Evaluation: Measuring the impact of the principles in practice 

A comprehensive evaluation service to help organisations assess the impact of changes they’ve made in delivering dignified food support. Led by experienced researchers, this service supports teams in reflecting on the modifications they've implemented, using tools such as questionnaires and interviews to gather valuable feedback from participants. The evaluation process includes in-depth analysis of successes, challenges, and areas for improvement. At the end of the process, the Alliance team will provide a detailed report that summarises the findings, highlighting key achievements, and offering tailored recommendations for further development and growth. Our evaluation service supports organisations to continuously enhance their food support services with dignity at the forefront.

Suitable for: organisations and groups of volunteers who have implemented a number of the core principles and recommendations for dignified food support and would like to capture the impact on staff, volunteers and service users as part of their Continuous Quality Improvement process.