Slow Food Birmingham volunteers bring the farm shop to the city by enabling you to buy the best local, seasonal produce. The online shop is open all week to place orders which will then be available for collection on Thursday evenings from 1000 Trades. We’re continuing to be Covid cautious so are masked up at all times and operating a one in one out policy with specific collection times. The globa
l Slow Food movement works to reconnect people with where their food comes from and inspire an active interest in local food production. Slow Food Birmingham aims to champion local producers and food businesses, providing a fresher, tastier and more sustainable alternative to the carbon intensive supply chains of major supermarkets that also supports the local economy and local people. 20% of the cost of your order also goes towards supporting local food banks, Slow Food initiatives and the team work closely with groups who redistribute surplus food in the city so that everyone can have access to fresh, healthy and good quality food. It is the team's ambition to grow awareness of the Slow Food ethos and create hubs across the city, providing alternatives to the big supermarkets that dominate the high street. If you'd like to be involved, (we're a friendly and jovial bunch) feel free to get in touch on social media or by email on the website: https://slowfoodbirmingham.co.uk
