
Alexandra Rose Charity
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Transforming the way Britain eats, one Rose Voucher for Fruit & Veg at a time
United Kingdom
Joined May 2013
📢 Read our latest blog post for @UKSustain about our recent visit to Folx Farm, where #organic veg, salads & herbs are grown for the Teviot Centre Food Coop in Tower Hamlets as part of the #bridgingthegap pilot https://t.co/N3bdsrhPtd
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Sustain's Bridging the Gap programme is about removing financial barriers, strengthening local food chains and reconnecting people with the land and each other. And when a group of East Londoners...
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Crisp, refreshing, and seriously good for your heart 🍏 Apples are the ultimate on-the-go snack, packed with fibre and flavonoids that help lower blood pressure. One a day? We say make it two. What fruit and veg will you eat today? #TastyTuesday
#AppleADay #SnackSmart
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🥝 Small but mighty, kiwis are packed with vitamin C, fibre, and antioxidants, more than an orange in fact! They’re great for digestion, immune support, and giving your breakfast bowl a tropical upgrade. What fruit and veg will you eat today? #TastyTuesday
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🥔 Humble, hearty, and endlessly versatile, potatoes are a staple for a reason. They’re full of fibre, vitamin C and potassium, and they make everything from mash to roasties to jackets utterly comforting. What fruit and veg will you eat today? #TastyTuesday
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💫We're proud our work is cited in the NHS's 10 Year Health Plan. ✅Access to nutritious, affordable food improves children's health and reduces inequalities. ♥️Helping the NHS shift from not only treating illness but preventing it.
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🗣️ 'The challenge of transforming a food system that drives obesity and illness, rather than health, will require even more action than was set out today' Our Executive Director Anna Taylor reacts to @DHSCgovuk's 10-year Health Plan. What should happen next:
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📢 A statement from our CEO Jonathan Worthy-Pauling, reflecting on the Government's new NHS 10-Year Strategy.
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🍊 Oranges are little spheres of sunshine, bursting with vitamin C, fibre and natural sweetness. They help boost your immune system and make a perfect snack. Peel, slice or juice — they’re always a bright idea. What fruit and veg will you eat today? #TastyTuesday
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Crunchy, colourful and packed with beta-carotene, carrots are great for your eyes, your skin and your snack game🧡 Raw, roasted, or dipped in hummus, you really can’t go wrong. What fruit and veg will you eat today? #TastyTuesday #FiveADay #VeggieLove #HealthyEating
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❗️Stop Amendment❗️ The popular @QueenGreensBus stop at St Bride's Church will be moving to St James in the City from next week - remaining on Tuesday from 1pm to 2pm. Cash, card, @AlexRoseCharity vouchers and @NHSHealthyStart cards are all accepted! 👉 https://t.co/WL1ZpshMt6
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“At Folx Farm they grow food suitable for people living on the estate. It’s been hugely popular.” Melanie from Leaders In Community reflects on what community-led growing really means🌱@UKSustain @TowerHamletsNow #bridgingthegap
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Sweet, juicy and bursting with vitamin C, strawberries are like nature’s sweets. British strawberries are finally in season, and available at your local market🍓 Good for your immune system, brilliant for your brain and completely delicious. What fruit and veg will you eat today?
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“It’s such a misconception that people on a low income just want to eat junk food.” Project Coordinator Steph on visiting Folx Farm with families from Tower Hamlets to see where their food comes from. @UKSustain #BridgingTheGap
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"It’s a relief to know I can buy proper food for my kids." This week, your donation will support families like Maxine’s. Donate using the link in our bio #BigGive
#DonateToday #FundraisingForGood #SupportOurCause #GiveBack #GiveHealthy #DonateForChange #FruitfulGiving
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Today’s #SpendingReview made welcome steps, including a new Crisis & Resilience Fund & expansion of Free School Meals. But early years nutrition was missing with no action on #HealthyStart. Read our full reaction 👉 https://t.co/GnDAaAeA06
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"It’s brilliant seeing children choose their own fruit and veg." Our traders are part of the solution. Let’s keep them thriving. #SupportLocal
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Children have a right to health, no matter where they live. Fruit & veg is often the first thing to be cut from the weekly shop when people are short on money. ÂŁ6 provides Rose Vouchers for one week, helping a family fill their fridge with fresh fruit and veg. #tastytuesday
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Read our statement welcoming the announcement of the extension of free school meals: https://t.co/hypf1TwlTp
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"Now we always have fruit in the house. My kids ask for apples instead of crisps." One Rose Voucher can spark real change.
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We asked families using Rose Vouchers what difference they’ve made, and the answers were too good not to share. In their own words, here’s what it means to be able to fill your fruit bowl without emptying your wallet 💚
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