A groundbreaking pilot service has been created by regional charity Access Community Trust throughout the 2020 school summer holiday, that would square up to

#holidayhunger, by ensuring that the burden of #foodpoverty within FSM household was shared with a proactive and caring partner, that could provide immediate provision and a lasting legacy for its Members.

In its simplest of forms, PINK Orange draws resource and energy from Access Community Trusts established root system as an award winning provider of supported care across health and wellbeing, education, social enterprise and accommodation. Using its robust links with a variety of food providers throughout the region, PINK Orange sources healthy, nutritional, fresh and ambient products that are combined in our Food Hub, to form PINK Orange ingredient kits, which contain the exact quantities of food needed to make a number of family meals throughout each week.

The PINK Orange logistics team distributes these prepared kits via a variety of techniques directly to FSM households each week throughout the school holiday period, directly combating #holidayhunger at source.

PINK Orange is not just about delivering ingredient kits, the service inspires young people to learn key life skills on kitchen safety and how to prepare and cook on a budget, using easy to follow recipe cards and videos created by young people FOR young people.

We understand that in many cases there are a number of hidden additional factors that may lead to #foodpoverty within a household. By gaining the trust of our Members, whilst providing essential need, the charity is able to subtly provide additional information and support within each bag that could further enrich the physical and mental wellbeing of a child or elder household member over their lifetime. This creates a lasting legacy beyond essential need, which is incredibly important in times of crisis.

PINK Orange is a platform that breaks down the stigma of #foodpoverty. Members are encouraged to share their experience and gained knowledge with others around them, creating a #payitforward effect that enhances community resilience.

The fulfillment of PINK Orange is achieved by a combination of volunteering, work experience and placements by individuals within the Access Community Trust network and local communities. In an encouraging workplace environment, these young people learn the value of supporting others. Further educational and training courses are available in a range of professions, helping to support a pathway to future employment. PINK Orange ensure that it squeezes every drop of value possible from funding, not only by supporting essential need, but delivering a lasting legacy to its Members, Workforce and Community.