The Victory Programme – Cook and Eat

Location: The Salvation Army, High Street Centre, Keighley, BD21 2LJ
Funding Requested: £3,000

About the Project
The Victory Programme supports local people facing food poverty by providing practical cooking skills, budgeting knowledge, and a supportive community environment. The project combines food education with social connection to help participants gain confidence in cooking from scratch and make affordable, nutritious meals.

Community Benefits

• Equips participants with lasting cooking and budgeting skills.
• Improves physical and mental wellbeing through healthier eating.
• Reduces reliance on emergency food parcels.
• Builds community connections and reduces social isolation.
• Promotes confidence, resilience, and peer-to-peer learning.
• Inclusive and accessible for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Funding Use
 The £3,000 requested would contribute towards:

• Food costs: £3,240 (6 people x £6 per session x 90 sessions)
• Graduation gifts: £840 (per participant, per course)

Why It Matters
 By providing hands-on cooking and budgeting support, The Victory Programme empowers participants to make healthy, affordable meals while strengthening social connections. The project fosters independence, confidence, and shared growth, helping families and individuals to thrive in their communities.