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Organisations and charities supporting families struggling with the cost of food will receive a share of £1.7m funding this winter.

The Welsh Government money will provide support to those in need, while helping community projects working to prevent and tackle food poverty in the longer term.

Announcing the funding, Jane Hutt, Wales’ social justice secretary, said: “No one should have to worry about how they’re going to put food on the table. As a government, we are committed to tackling food poverty and ensuring support reaches those who need it most.”

She continued: “This new £1.7m package of funding will provide both local relief to those struggling with food costs and lay the groundwork for longer-term solutions to prevent food poverty.

“By supporting emergency aid, food education, and local partnerships, we are addressing this crisis from all angles.”

Ms Hutt also highlighted the importance of local food partnerships, and said: “Their efforts show what can be achieved when local groups and wider networks come together to support those most in need.”

Katie Palmer, from Food Sense Wales, welcomed the funding and said: “By strengthening its support for food partnerships across Wales, the Welsh Government is recognising the importance of building resilience in local food systems.”

The funding comes on top of the £2.8m the Welsh Government has already allocated towards addressing food poverty this year, and brings the total to more than £24m invested since 2019.