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The Big Feed

The Problem

Too many young people are simply not well. They are obese, diabetic, addicted to alcohol or drugs, experiencing metal illness, tooth decay or chronic disease.

These issues are compounded by the fact that they do not have the literacy to get well. Reading instructions on medication and understanding health terminology are challenging while difficulty in reading means they are confused by food labelling, struggle to fill out forms and feel intimidated by the complicated rules required to participate in the complexities of day to day life.
 
Lacking the skills, income or housing to live well or care for others, many young people cannot cannot cook, identify or access quality foods.

Few young people appreciate the positive social engagement around sharing a meal or the nexus between food and the celebration of their own cultural diversity. All this seems to be beyond their reach, as does having the confidence to participate in organised sport or cultural community activities.

The Solution

A fundraiser and social enterprise to improve the well-being of young people and help them realise their potential.
The Big Feed aims to:
*Create innovative educational resources, improve kitchen facilities and deliver independent living, health and fitness skills training, in collaboration with organizations caring for children and young people.
*Support other social enterprises and the not for profit community by providing an online retail platform together with social media and marketing .
*Create employment pathways and opportunities for young people as social entrepreneurs.
*Generate income from food-related business activities.

More information: www.thebigfeed.com.au