London Borough of Tower Hamlets, GB boosts public health with fruit and vegetable prescription pilot
London Borough of Tower Hamlets, GB Fruit Vegetable Pilot
Tower Hamlets and Lambeth are funding a one-year pilot operated by Alexandra Rose Charity. The program issues Rose Vouchers for fresh produce to 122 residents with financial struggles and health issues. Tower Hamlets participants receive £24 per month and Lambeth participants receive £32 per month with each household receiving £8 per additional household resident. Rose Vouchers are redeemable at participating markets in both boroughs.
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Rose Vouchers launch in Tower Hamlets - Alexandra Rose
We're delighted to announce we are launching the Tower Hamlets Rose Vouchers for Fruit & Veg Project this month.
London councils pilot fruit and vegetables on prescription - Cities Today
A pilot project in the London boroughs of Tower Hamlets and Lambeth will explore the viability of providing fruit and vegetables on prescription as a long-term solution to tackling diet-related ill health and food insecurity.
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