 The Community Fruit and Veg Project is a social enterprise that was set up as part of the Five a Day programme based at Hastings and Rother PCT.
The project is run on a not-for-profit basis and is supported by external funding from a variety of different sources. However, in the long term we aim to cover most of our running costs through sales of fruit and vegetables and other income generating activities.
 Our work also relies on the support of dedicated volunteers who help with all our activities including helping to pack bags and boxes, running stalls and taking orders on behalf of the project.
The Community Fruit and Veg Project's main aim is to help local people to eat a healthy diet by making it easier for them to access affordable fruit and vegetables. |
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The Objectives are:
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To improve the health of people in Hastings, Rother and surrounding areas by making it easier for them to access affordable fruit, vegetables and other local produce.
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To increase the availability of fruit, vegetables and other local produce in Hastings, Rother and surrounding areas.
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To source local fruit, vegetable and other produce whenever possible.
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To operate in an environmentally sustainable manner.
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To target groups of people who currently have a low intake of fruit, vegetables and other produce.
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To create volunteering, training and employment opportunities so that local people can play a full part in the community and take an active role in the regeneration of Hastings, Rother and surrounding areas.
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To work in partnership with other appropriate organisations.
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