As a group, we decided to narrow down our research area to a locality in Fife: Dunfermline and the West Fife Villages. My part of the research looks at the area of Abbeyview, which is within Dunfermline town.
Read MoreWhen reading through the returned questionnaires, it was clear that it was mainly agency structures that were being used to refer service users to food banks .
Read MoreWe wanted to know if there was a limit to how many times a person can claim a food parcel and if so within what timescale.
Read MoreThe first method of research was to look up online to find out where our nearest 'food bank' was and to see what information was available to us.
Read MoreMy experience of walking into the food bank in Dunfermline, if I am being honest was daunting…
Read MoreSo there are several community structures in place in the area which try to combat the lack of good food amongst the unemployed and the poor.
Read MoreIn Castlemilk there are very few shops selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
Read MoreUnemployment is also an issue as many young people struggle to get a job because they don't have the qualifications and more likely to gain an unskilled job with lower wages as more competition for these.
Read MoreI have chosen to look at food banks and why there has been an increase in their use within Fife and West Fife villages in recent years.
Read MoreAlthough there are other food bank providers in Fife, we chose to research the 'Trussell Trust" as they had a presence in each of our communities and are experts in the field.
Read MoreWhen we arrived at the food bank we were warmly welcomed and invited into the main reception where service users come in and are offered tea, coffee and biscuits.
Read MoreHow as a community can we effect change? We can do this initially by talking to people in our local communities about how they feel about food banks having to be used in 2019.
Read MoreOne solution that I feel would be fitting, especially in my community would be placing a supermarket in the local area. This would have to be a shop that was accessible and affordable.
Read MoreBuilding a budget supermarket in Castlemilk with affordable food could help stop unhealthy eating and allow people to get the nutrition they need.
Read MoreThe people that I spoke to in the community questioned whether or not their opinion would matter if they were to try and get involved in community business.
Read MoreAfter spending some months studying this course it has became very clear that community development is a process where members of the community come together, discuss issues…
Read MoreA further way to address the problem is to inform the local councillor and local community council that we want dialogue to challenge the acceptance of food banks and poverty in our community.
Read MoreAfter spending some months studying this course it has became very clear that community development is a process where members of the community come together, discuss issues and take
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