Learning from Successes
Leeds has a rich and diverse portfolio of food assistance programmes that have achieved significant success in addressing food insecurity. We have collected a series of case studies designed to share the experiences, challenges and successful strategies of these projects to help other organisations and communities set up or improve their own food aid services.
Why are case studies important?
Case studies provide real-life success stories and practical insights that:
- Demonstrate innovative approaches and solutions
- Provides practical hands-on guidance
- Demonstrates how to overcome common challenges
- Inspires new ideas and approaches
- Facilitates the sharing of knowledge and best practices
Featured Case Studies
Armley Community Food Pantry: from food bank to sustainable solution
The Armley Community Food Pantry has successfully transitioned from a traditional food bank to a sustainable community food pantry model that provides dignity and choice to community members.
Seacroft Healthy Holidays Programme: a partnership between schools, communities and businesses
The Healthy Holidays Programme in the Seacroft area demonstrates how schools, local businesses and community organisations can work together to provide nutritious meals and enrichment activities for children during the school holidays.
Chapel Allerton Community Kitchen: promoting sustainability through skill sharing
The Chapel Allerton Community Kitchen project not only provides meals, but also empowers community members and promotes long-term sustainability through cooking classes, skill sharing and community garden projects.
Leeds Street Outreach Collaboration: combining resources to improve efficiency
The Leeds Street Outreach Collaboration demonstrates how multiple outreach teams can coordinate their work to avoid duplication, optimise the use of resources and provide comprehensive and coherent support for homeless people.
Practical toolkits
In addition to the case studies, we have developed a series of toolkits that provide practical guidance, templates and resources to help food assistance providers establish and improve their services.
Food bank start-up guide
A comprehensive guide to help organisations and community groups set up an efficiently run food bank.
- Site selection and space planning
- Recruiting and managing volunteers
- Food purchasing and storage
- Referral System Establishment
- Data Collection and Reporting
Community Food Pantry Models
Detailed guide on how to set up and run a community food pantry, including membership models, pricing, and purchasing.
- Membership Structure Design
- Purchasing Relationship Building
- Space Layout and Management
- Financial Sustainability Modelling
- Community Engagement Strategies
Food Project Impact Assessment Tool
A set of tools for assessing the impact of food aid projects, including a survey template, data collection methodology, and analytical framework.
- Outcome Measurement Framework
- User Feedback Form
- Data Collection Template
- Impact Reporting Guidelines
- Case Study Template
Food Donation Collaboration Guide
A guide to help food assistance providers establish effective collaborative relationships with retailers, producers, and other food sources.
- Potential partner identification
- Partnership proposal template
- Logistics and storage management
- Food safety guidelines
- Long-term relationship maintenance
Share your success story
If you are a food aid provider and have a success story to share, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us to discuss how your project could be included in our collection of case studies. Your experience may help other organisations to tackle food insecurity more effectively.