Healthy Cooking and Eating on the Wren Park Estate

 

Our Healthy Cooking and Eating programme on Wren Park Estate in Hackney supports local residents, many of whom are living on low incomes and managing long-term health conditions. The workshops help participants gain confidence in the kitchen, learn how to prepare balanced meals on a budget, and better understand the link between nutrition and overall wellbeing.

Led by trained facilitators and supported by a nutritionist, each session includes hands-on cooking, personal health guidance, and a shared community meal. These gatherings are more than educational, they offer joy, connection, and a sense of belonging, particularly for isolated residents and children with limited weekend activities.

Key outcomes so far include:

  • * Increased motivation to cook healthy meals at home
  • * Better understanding of nutrition for managing health conditions
  • * Stronger community bonds and reduced isolation
  • * Valuable partnership-building with Hackney Council
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What our participants say:

“I live alone and had given up cooking just for myself, but now I see how it will help with my blood pressure. Coming here gave me the right incentive.” – Joan
“If I can help cook for 40 people here, I can definitely do it for my family of five!” – Jackie
“I feel more confident and I’ve started making healthier food choices for my kids.” – Anonymous participant

With continued support from Hackney Council and our community, this project is becoming a powerful model for improving health and wellbeing through food, education, and connecting.

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