‘Project Flavour’, an initiative developed at The Samworth Church Academy to teach students about nutrition and food preparation, has been told it will receive a £1500 grant from Tesco’s Stronger Starts scheme.
Tesco’s £5m grant programme, in partnership with Groundwork UK, aims to boost funds for extra food and activity equipment to give children across the UK a stronger start in life. The grants will support schools and children’s groups to provide nutritious food and healthy activities that promote young people’s physical health and mental wellbeing, such as breakfast clubs or snacks, and equipment for healthy activities.
The Samworth Church Academy’s ‘Project Flavour’ initiative is receiving the grant for its work teaching an appreciation of ingredients and nutrition, as well as developing practical cooking skills that students can employ throughout their life.
Students taking part in ‘Project Flavour’ have enjoyed visits to The School of Artisan Food, where they tried their hand at Ukrainian pancakes and creating their own sausages from scratch. They have also learnt the art of fire making and bushcraft with ‘Way Back Skills’.
Teacher Jennifer Walker is Team Leader of Food Studies and Project Flavour Lead at the academy and says the grant will be put to good use. “We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded the Tesco’s Stronger Starts grant and plan to use the money to further fund our project, allowing more students the opportunity to take part, get involved and make the project even bigger! We are incredibly grateful.
“Project Flavour is so valuable, and our students gain so much from taking part. It provides our young people with opportunities not only to learn how to cook and about food being a source of nourishment, -but also the social aspects of making food and eating together. It provides a greater understanding of different cultures, feeding others, trying new foods, learning where ingredients come from, gaining a love of food, and growing and cooking their own produce!