Field to Fork grant scheme

The Field to Fork Community growing Grant Scheme is now open again for applications. We’re offering grants of up to £2,000 to establish new community growing spaces or improve existing ones, with the aim of: 

1. Increasing the number of people engaging with new or existing local allotments, community gardens, green spaces or equivalents that offer the ability to grow produce.
2. Increasing the amount of locally grown food within the East Suffolk food system by producing it in your growing space and distributing it.
3. Broadening people’s understanding of how to use fresh produce in their day-to-day cooking. 

The application window is open until 24 June 2025. If you’d like to apply, please read the grant scheme guidance and then complete and return the application form.

• Field to Fork Grant Scheme guidance
• Field to Fork Grant Scheme application form

Field to Fork so far

This is the third year of Field to Fork, funded by East Suffolk Council, the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund and the Framlingham/Wickham Market and Villages Community Partnership. So far, we’ve given out over 3,000 free growing kits through schools and other partners to encourage home growing. And we’ve funded dozens of new community growing spaces to help bring people together, help them learn about growing, and increase the amount of locally-grown food. We’ve had some amazing results:

• Over £138,000 worth of produce grown by F2F families in 2024.
• Over 23 tonnes of carbon dioxide saved – the equivalent of driving twice round the equator!
• 86% of people said their wellbeing improved by participating.
• Over £38,000 of small grants have been allocated to spaces in the district where community growing can take place, leaving a lasting legacy in communities.

High School students contribute artwork for our recycled cotton bags!

Field to Fork kits always come in a recycled cotton tote bag, ideal for long term reuse. 7 students from 139 applications were selected as winners of our inaugural Field to Fork artwork competition, with their designs added to our bags for distribution. Students at Kesgrave High School created incredible artwork and all applicants received a thank you letter from the Communities team for their efforts.

Winning Field to Fork artwork competition submissions

Community growing - there’s space for you to grow!

Our local growing spaces are spread across the district and run by incredible volunteers all year round. They are always looking for new faces to come along and benefit from the activities they are producing. Throughout the year there is plenty of work to be done and space for contributing as much or as little as you would like. Check out the map below for your nearest site and their contact details.

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Partnering with Poppys Pantry        

Our friends at Poppys Pantry, Melton work really hard to pack and prepare the kits before distribution. We want to thank them for all their efforts and support during the year.

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Poppy's Pantry Wholefood Store website

Water companies splash on to the scene in 2025

Anglian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water have collaborated to contribute to this years activity book, making sure that water saving is considered by our new growers. Anglian Water have also provided water saving items including shower heads and bath buoys that will be available at our collection events.

Royal Horticultural Society join Field to Fork!

We are excited to be partnering with the Royal Horticultural Society for Field to Fork this year, with their community team offering advice and access to their incredible resources to us and our growers. Information can be found about key topics for novice to advanced growers across the district. The Royal Horticultural Society YouTube channel hosts an ever increasing range of videos and topics.

RHS Community Gardening Survey 

Now is the time to shout about what is already happening in our district. The RHS community gardening survey allows just that. Follow this link to take you to it and report how you’re doing and what you need help with. Deadline is 31 March.

Activity books launch for the first time

We want Field to Fork to engage children throughout the year. Our new activity books, supported by our partners, provide information, guides and fun activities for primary school age children.

Field to Fork Activity Book

Is your interest growing?

Any questions about Field to Fork can be sent to us by email at communities@Eastsuffolk.gov.uk and we will get back to you within a few working days.

Food Savvy recipes

Food Savvy Suffolk and East Suffolk Council's Waste and Recycling Team have kindly provided some items for our starter kits this year, along with some handy recipe cards. Each recipe is designed to be easy to make, cheap to produce and delicious!