We are proud to announce a new partnership with Avanti West Coast to deliver Nourish to Flourish: Building Food Resilience for Preston’s Young People, a transformative project designed to improve health, skills, and opportunities for Preston’s young people.

Through this partnership, Avanti will play a vital role in strengthening food resilience while creating meaningful learning opportunities for young people across Preston.

As part of this, Avanti will support us in delivering:

·     50 subsidised nutritious meals per day, ensuring consistent access to healthy food

·     10 free meals per day, targeting those most in need

·     Comprehensive youth-led training kitchen sessions, a total of 312 sessions annually, equating to 1,404 hours of engagement per year

These structured sessions will provide our young people with practical cooking skills, nutritional knowledge, and opportunities to build confidence, teamwork, and employability.

The Nourish to Flourish programme is an innovative way to empower the city’s young people. By combining access to nutritious meals with hands-on education, the project addresses both immediate needs and long-term outcomes.

Avanti’s support enables us to expand our reach and deepen impact, ensuring that more young people can access safe spaces, develop life skills, and build brighter futures.

Joanna Buckley, Community Manager at Avanti West Coast, said: “We want to make a positive difference in the communities we serve, and Vault Youth Zone’s programme will help improve the health and wellbeing of young people in Preston.

“By connecting the next generation with new experiences, we hope to support those most in need while equipping them with lifelong skills.”
Both organisations share a commitment to tackling inequality and creating opportunities for young people to thrive. This partnership reflects a shared vision of a healthier, more resilient Preston community where every young person has the chance to succeed.”