Our Shared Plate is supporting neighbourhoods to grow, cook and eat together.
Join us as we embark on an exciting journey of growing, cooking, and enjoying vibrant meals together. Let’s turn every plate into a celebration, making memories that grow as we create and share food in the heart and soul of our neighbourhoods!”
Introducing Our Shared Plate, a ground-breaking climate action project funded by Pobal, aimed at fortifying climate resilience and ensuring food security right in the heart of our communities. Our Shared Plate is set to unfold in nine neighbourhoods across Laois, Longford and Kildare in partnership with Kildare County Council, Laois County Council and Longford County Council. This pilot initiative is not just about sustainability – it’s about bringing neighbours together in a shared commitment to a greener, more resilient future.
Our journey begins by engaging the community, through informative sessions, identifying existing resources, and providing the support needed to grow together. From there, we will roll out a series of educational workshops to provide know-how to our neighbourhoods; know-how to cultivate community gardens, establish communal ovens, or create inviting eating spaces, each tailored to the unique needs of the neighbourhood.
As the season’s bounty is harvested we are planning a celebration within each neighbourhood by hosting a vibrant Street Feast style event.
We will use the learning from this pilot to build a toolkit so that neighbourhoods across the country can also sow the seeds of positive change.
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Jennie Moran of Luncheonette to the Our Shared Plate project! Jennie’s incredible experience in blending art and hospitality through community-driven initiatives will bring a unique and creative energy to our project. Known for her award-winning work with Luncheonette, which emphasises shared connections through food, Jennie’s involvement will help deepen the community engagement aspect of Our Shared Plate.
Her expertise will allow us to further explore how food can build resilience and foster collaboration in our neighbourhoods, aligning perfectly with our mission to create sustainable, climate-conscious communities. We can’t wait to see how Jennie’s creative vision transforms this project and inspires our participating neighbourhoods!
This unique artist opportunity is funded by Kildare County Council Arts Service.
Our Shared Plate Accessibility Statement
At Neighbourhood Network, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all individuals involved in our fully funded climate action project. We embrace the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), recognising the diverse needs and strengths of our community. Our goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, background, or circumstance, can fully engage and benefit from our initiatives.
Get in Touch
We love to hear from enthusiastic individuals about all things community, climate action and food resilience. You can contact our Project Manager Michelle Darmody by email on: [email protected]
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The Community Climate Action Programme: Climate Education, Capacity Building and Learning by Doing (Strand 2) is funded by the Government of Ireland through the Department of Environment Climate and Communications