Speakers at the event included Dr Claire O'Malley and Andrea Burrows from 海角直播, and Joe Dunne from Middlesbrough Environment City. They explored the concept of social supermarkets and their potential as practical solutions.
Additionally, Consultant Dietitian Jo Smith shared research on Severe Mental Illness and its links with food insecurity. While Dr Anna Haste also presented insights into local organisation Sprouts model for addressing local food access issues.
The event offered attendees a chance to engage in interactive discussions and provide feedback on the different areas discussed.
Professor Lake said: 鈥淔ood insecurity is a major public health concern and can lead to a wide range of additional issues for people who are already struggling鈥�.
鈥淚t was extremely beneficial to bring together researchers, partners, and interested parties to collaborate in this way and examine what steps we can take to address food insecurity in our region and beyond.鈥�
The event was broadcast live and will be available to watch again on the .