what is the wellness through food programme?

 

the sisterwoman vegan wellness through food programme is a 12-week food and wellbeing programme covering sisterwoman vegan's main three tenets: community, education and mindfulness.

the programme's aim is to use food as a medium to build community, learn about plant based food and encourage holistic wellness. we want to equip participants with the tools to build sustainable community food projects and practices that support people and planet.

the programme covers the following:

 

community

 

• monthly group dinners

• a research project on food and wellbeing

 

education

 

• practical cooking sessions

• level 2 food hygiene certification

• basic nutrition and healthy eating workshops

• talks and workshops by food justice activists

 

mindfulness

 

• support developing a personal wellness plan

• weekly mindfulness activities

• weekly wellbeing workshops

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the wellbeing sessions are led by lafiya health.

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the first cohort Mar - Jun 21 is a Lambeth Food Partnership project, funded by Sustain and Sugarsmart.

 

who can get involved?

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participants must be:

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- 18+

- BAME 

 

are there any costs?

 

this programme is absolutely free!

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a bursary will be given to cover ingredients costs. 

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register your interest for the next cohort here.

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