Cardigan charity represented at food poverty launch

Cardigan charity Jig-so was represented at the Wales launch by the National Federation of Institutes (NFWI) on the issue of food poverty.

 The event hosted by Mid and West AM Simon Thomas in the National Assembly considered some of the key challenges in addressing the issue.

 Plaid Cymru’s Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Simon Thomas said:

 “I was very pleased to welcome Jigso to the National Assembly. I think it is important we showcase some of the tremendous work being down in west Wales in our national parliament. I know Jigso has done much over the years to help families understand good nutrition and to help give access to sadly-needed food banks.”

 “The WI used the event to launch their food matters campaign around food poverty and access to good food and we need to hear from all parts of Wales.”

 This work follows on from the Great Food Debates project, undertaken in 2013, which saw WIs and county federations organise over a hundred food discussion events to consider the issue of food security.

 Linda Grace, Chair of Trustees of Jig-So added:

 “We appreciated Simon Thomas’ invitation to attend this important event which he sponsored on behalf of the Women’s Institute who have a strong and long standing reputation on leading campaigns on “what matters”. Simon is a long time supporter of Jig-So’s work and our work on alleviating food poverty. A strong advocate of supporting community groups and small third sector bodies with an awareness of the rural context.”