Greater Manchester Food Partnership Board

What we do

The core principles shaping Greater Manchester’s Food System are:

Food as a Right
Everyone in Greater Manchester should have access to good, affordable, healthy and sustainable food as a foundation for living well.

Prevention First, Especially for Children and Young People
We prioritise early action to prevent food insecurity and diet‑related ill health, with a strong focus on children, families and early years.

Dignity, Choice and Equality
Food support and services will protect dignity, offer choice, be culturally appropriate, and be accessible to all.

Reducing Inequalities Through Food
Food policy is a key lever to reduce poverty, narrow health inequalities and support inclusive growth across all communities.

Place‑Based and Partnership‑Led Delivery
We take a whole‑system approach, embedding food in our neighbourhoods, public services and integrated care through strong cross‑sector partnerships.

A Fair, Resilient and Inclusive Food Economy
We use the food system to support fair work, strengthen local economies, and build resilient local supply chains that benefit people and places.

Sustainability, Climate and Long‑Term System Change
We align food, health, economic and climate priorities to reduce waste, cut carbon and build a fairer, more resilient food system for future generations—guided by evidence and long‑term impact.