Molly Scott Cato – OFN Ambassador
We’re thrilled to welcome Molly Scott Cato, former Green Party MEP for the South West, as an OFN Ambassador. She’s always been an advocate of green economics and localism so having her on board is pleasure for us! Here’s her comment on OFN: “We have long known that...
How OFN is evolving to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis
The OFN team is here to support food enterprises online during COVID-19 and beyond. For those setting out on their OFN journey, have a look at our quick start guide and comprehensive user manual. Please contact us with any issues through our support form. Learn from...
Support local producers by shopping online!
The Open Food Network helps communities to organise food systems online. We bring together food producers in an online marketplace and help to coordinate distribution such that community-led food projects can thrive! We work with communities across the country –...
Big improvements for shoppers and hubs
This week has been rather an exceptional week in many ways. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty we’ve seen Food Hubs across the country really step up – delivering food for those self-isolating, coordinating supply chain shifts, getting meals to folks that need...
Helping with Covid-19: all the links for resources and funding opportunities
All over the UK communities are coming together to support people who are self-isolating. They are finding ways to distribute food effectively while maintaining a physical distance from each other. Simultaneously farmers, growers, food businesses, cafes and...
Changes to the way card payments are made
You may be aware that legislative changes have arrived that change the way shoppers make card purchases online. The changes are known as Strong Customer Authentication (SCA). These changes have been implemented to protect customers from fraud when making card payments...
Voices from our first Community Gathering
Last Wednesday producers, retailers and representatives from community food organisations met in The Friends of the Earth Warehouse, Birmingham, with the OFN UK team. It was a unique opportunity for people, from as far and wide as Cornwall to the Outer Hebrides, to...
Join Our Team as an Integrations Lead!
Are you skilled at scripting, spreadsheets and databases? Do you enjoy making tech that makes life easier? Want to transform the food system for people and planet? The Open Food Network is looking for an Integrations Lead to join our warm, innovative, remote-working...