power
OF food
festival
19TH - 28TH SEPTEMBER
A Tower Hamlets festival to celebrate community and inspire change in our food system
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The Power of Food Festival will take place in Tower Hamlets between the 19th – 28th September, with events and activities that celebrate food cultures, community and all the incredible work happening towards a fairer, more sustainable food system.
The festival will be delivered with funding from the Just Food and Climate Transition Programme, with groups and organisations coming together across the borough. There will be inspiring, thought-provoking and delicious events, including community meals, workshops, exhibitions, panel discussions, film screenings, walking tours and more. Sign up to the food newsletter to stay in the loop and be the first to access tickets to events.
HOST AN EVENT!
If you’re already planning something that aligns with the theme and spirit of the festival, you can just add your event to the festival programme and be part of the celebration! Submit your event by 9th June.
There is also a limited number grants of up to £500 available to support organisations to put on an event. We particularly welcome groups who without this financial support would not be able to take part. Apply by 9th June.
Complete the form below to submit your event and/or apply for funds.
FESTIVAL GRANTS WEBINAR
If you want to know more or have any questions, join us for our festival grants webinar on the 20th May 1030-1100.
Theme: Food and power
This theme invites us to think about the unique power of food. Food is at the heart of our lives, connecting us to our food traditions, cultures, and people around us. It links to how we care for ourselves and others.
It also invites us to think about how we can take power into our own hands and reclaim our local food system – so it has the interests of our communities and the environment at its heart.
From learning food skills, to practising our culture and feeling connected to our communities, to building alternative ways of producing, shopping, sharing, composting food – these are all ways that can help put power back into our hands.
The festival will:
- Celebrate our borough’s food cultures, community and all the incredible work happening towards a fairer, more sustainable food system.
- Map where local food projects are happening, giving people an opportunity to get involved and have a hands-on experience
- Tell the story of local projects, sharing what’s been learnt locally to spark inspiration
- Make space for important conversations around food justice
- Build support so our food movement continues to grow
