Haringey Community Food Network Annual General Meeting 2025

We will bring together our member organisations, partners, volunteers, and community leaders to reflect on our achievements, discuss pressing challenges, and strengthen our collective impact in tackling food insecurity across Haringey. This year’s AGM will focus on network building, advocacy, people assemblies, and celebrating the contributions of our dedicated volunteers.

Agenda

Welcome & Year in Review 2:00 – 2:30 PM

Recap of HCFN’s activities, challenges, and achievements over the past year.

Presentation of impact data, including food distribution statistics and community outreach efforts. "Sally Sturgeon" Chair of HCFN

Keynote Speakers 2:30 – 3:00 PM

Talks from: ( to be determined )

Clare Farrell (Activist & Co-founder of Extinction Rebellion)

• Speaker 2

. Speaker 3

Volunteers’ Celebration 3:00 – 3:20 PM

Recognising outstanding volunteers accross the network

Management Committee Elections 3:20 – 3:35 PM

Voting for new and returning committee members to lead HCFN’s next phase.

Break & Food Sharing Lunch 3:35 – 4:05 PM

Sharing food, connect, and celebrate cultural diversity !.

Introduction of "Food for Love" Workshops 4:05 – 4:20 PM

A new initiative focused on using food as a tool for community healing, education, and empowerment. “Madeline Hamilton-Mudge”

Roundtable Conversations 4:20 – 5:00 PM

Group conversations to discuss key issues:

• What does a strong network look like?

• What are your urgent and immediate needs?

• What do we need from the council?

• How do we ensure community representation in decision-making?

Plenary Discussion & Key Takeaways 5:00 – 5:20 PM

Groups will report back on their discussions and set aganda of actionable steps and priorities for the coming year.

Raffle Prize Draw & Closing Remarks 5:20 – 5:35 PM

Winners announced for the raffle prizes.

10. Networking & Mingling 5:35 – 6:00 PM

A chance to connect, exchange ideas, and build new partnerships.

Background:

HCFN (Haringey Community Food Network) we are a network of food banks, community kitchens, and food distribution initiatives across Haringey. It brings together 53 member organisations working on the frontline to tackle food insecurity and provide essential support to residents in need.

Key activiities within the Network :

• Food Distribution: Coordinating food donations and ensuring fair and sufficient distribution across the borough.

• Support Services: Assisting with form-filling, providing advice, and supplying essential items (clothes, nappies, toiletries, etc.).

• Emergency Aid: Offering emergency packs for street homeless individuals.

• Community Engagement: Running cooking classes, food education programs, and wellbeing initiatives.

• Collaboration & Advocacy: Facilitating partnerships and advocating for policies to address food poverty.

If you have any dietary reuirement plase do let us know.

We can't wait to see you all

Host or Publisher HCFN