Voices of Hope, a Southwest London charity, has announced that their BRITE Box project will be presented at the House of Lords on Wednesday June 18th. The project, which offers families nutritious ingredients and illustrated recipe cards, aims to improve health and sustainability while reinforcing healthy eating habits.
The presentation is a result of a recent visit to the Kingston upon Thames hub by Professor Syed Kamall. During a debate in Parliament on health outcomes, malnutrition, and obesity, Professor Kamall mentioned the BRITE Box project and highlighted it as an impactful, community-centred approach to supporting family health and resilience.
In his speech, Professor Kamall emphasized how BRITE Box transforms family dynamics by making mealtime a shared experience. He stated, “When one of my students told me about the BRITE Box project and how it is helping people in local communities cook healthy meals on a budget, I wanted to know more.” He also emphasized that the project shows that tackling obesity doesn’t always have to involve laws banning certain foods, but can be a positive and enjoyable experience.
During his visit to the hub, Professor Kamall had the opportunity to learn more about the project from the staff and volunteers. He has since become a BRITE Box champion and has highlighted the difference the project is making in families’ lives, enabling them to learn new skills and build healthier habits together. This has led to the invitation to present the project at the House of Lords.
Voices of Hope CEO, Sarah Clay, shared her excitement about bringing the project to Parliament, saying, “BRITE Box began in 2020 as a proactive, hands-on response to food insecurity in our community. What started as a simple idea…has grown into a mission that’s reshaping habits, strengthening family bonds, and addressing food insecurity from around the dinner table.”
The BRITE Box project was launched in 2020 and is run by Voices of Hope Charity. It aims to reach as many families as possible through the joy of cooking and eating together. The project provides weekly recipe meal kits, with all the ingredients and a child-friendly illustrated recipe card. It also helps tackle food insecurity and health inequalities by providing opportunities for families to learn new skills and build long-lasting healthy habits.
The project’s impact has been evaluated by a research team from Kingston University, and details can be found on the Voices of Hope website. The BRITE project was founded by Voices of Hope CEO Sarah Clay and operates within a social franchise model, with hubs in SW London and partnerships in other areas.
For more information about the BRITE Box project, visit the Voices of Hope website or connect with them on social media.
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