Centrepoint Soho
Food insecurity – homeless young people’s experiences.
Programme
Spending
Duration
August 2021 – July 2022
Grant Awarded
£60,139
Project summary
Research into homeless young people’s experiences of food insecurity and development of evidence-based policy solutions.
Context
The UK is facing increasing food insecurity, with a reported 4.7 million adults and 2.3 million children affected according to the Food Foundation. The Food Standards Agency found 16% of people skipping meals for financial reasons, and 1 in 4 young people (aged under 25) experiencing food insecurity.
Homeless young people are at high risk of food insecurity, due to factors including their age, low income, unemployment and lack of support networks.
Project overview
Centrepoint will undertake in-depth research, including surveys, interviews, opinion polling, focus groups and use of food diaries, to explore food insecurity among homeless young people (aged 16-25). This will be used to develop an evidence base on food insecurity, produce policy solutions and campaign for change.
Publications
Homeless young people's experiences of food insecurity - April 2022
