GIY - A MOVEMENT FOR REAL FOOD
Somewhere along the way, we lost our connection to what we eat — to the soil it comes from, the people who grow it, and the impact it has on our health and our planet.
Ultra-processed convenience has replaced real nourishment. Food has become something we consume, not something we understand or feel connected to.
And the consequences are everywhere: in our bodies, our communities, and our planet.
At GIY we believe there’s a better way: reconnecting to healthy, sustainable food through growing, cooking and eating better.
We want to make real, whole foods accessible - whether you grow a window-box of herbs, have a veg patch, allotment or school garden, cook a meal from scratch with seasonal ingredients, or simply make better shopping choices guided by the food empathy principles. Every small action matters.
This is about more than gardening and growing. It’s about changing how we eat and live. About feeling alive, healthy and and more in control of our food choices. Join us.
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We want to bring as many people as possible along on their food empathy journey. We look to excite people about growing as well as informing them about why growing is so important for a healthy, happy and mores sustainable future.
Our programmes and activities provide people of ages and capabilities with the tools and knowledge to grow, cook and at some of their own food.
At GIY, we bring people together through food-growing. From schools and communities to workplaces and homes, we create campaigns, programmes and events that spark action and grow connection.
We help people grow with confidence through our growboxes, courses and resources. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your growing game, our tools and know-how are designed to make growing accessible for everyone.
FIND YOUR TRIBE
We believe everyone can grow, no matter your experience or the size of your space. And the truth is, movements don’t happen alone. They happen when people come together with a shared purpose: to build a healthier, more sustainable future from the ground up.
That’s why we created the GROW Circle - a welcoming community where beginners and seasoned growers support each other, learn together, and rediscover the joy of real food.
Whether you’re starting with a single pot on the windowsill or dreaming of your first veg patch, the GROW Circle gives you the confidence, skills, and support to begin.
