Healthwatch and Black Country Foodbanks - More than the Essentials: Poverty and its Wider Impact
3 March 2026. Join Healthwatch Dudley and Black Country Foodbanks as we unveil the findings of our year-long engagement and explore community-led solutions to poverty and food insecurity.
Our joint project "More than the essentials" paints a clear picture: people are being pushed into hardship by complex, systemic challenges. For many, foodbank use has shifted from a temporary emergency intervention to an ongoing necessity.
Guest Speaker: Helen Rowe, author of Eliminating Poverty in Britain, exploring the link between poverty and health.
Interactive Workshop: A collaborative session to explore local solutions and service-level changes.
Tea, coffee and refreshments provided.
In partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority.
Read the report: Explore the outcomes of our year-long engagement with people who use Black Country foodbanks --> https://bit.ly/MoreThanEssential
3 March 2026. Join Healthwatch Dudley and Black Country Foodbanks as we unveil the findings of our year-long engagement and explore community-led solutions to poverty and food insecurity.
Our joint project "More than the essentials" paints a clear picture: people are being pushed into hardship by complex, systemic challenges. For many, foodbank use has shifted from a temporary emergency intervention to an ongoing necessity.
Guest Speaker: Helen Rowe, author of Eliminating Poverty in Britain, exploring the link between poverty and health.
Interactive Workshop: A collaborative session to explore local solutions and service-level changes.
Tea, coffee and refreshments provided.
In partnership with West Midlands Combined Authority.
Read the report: Explore the outcomes of our year-long engagement with people who use Black Country foodbanks --> https://bit.ly/MoreThanEssential
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Yes
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Group Information
Coverages:
Brierley Hill
Target Audiences:
Adults
Facilities:
Toilet facilities, Wheelchair accessible, Disabled toilet
Organiser:
Healthwatch Dudley
Telephone:
0300 011 1001
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Email:
hello@healthwatchdudley.co.uk
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Last updated 24th Feb 2026