Our Stories

Before you scroll, know this: these stories matter.

Behind every campaign win, every headline, every policy shift, there are young people who refused to stay silent. Young people who have felt the impact of a food system built to mislead us and who chose to fight back.

Scroll down to meet the young activists challenging the system, speaking truth to power, and proving that change is not only possible it’s already happening.

A tall, young black woman with shoulder length braids and wearing a medium length beige coat is holding a microphone and stood in front of a projected screen addressing an audience. The audience are sat on yellow chairs and facing the presenter in a semi-circle, while a camera on a tripod records fr

Young People In London Call On Councils To Take Action On Junk Food Ads

Members of the Youth Board met with council representatives and public health specialists from London boroughs to present their manifesto to end junk food advertising in London in February 2022.

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Timi, a young black male in a grey hoodie, is leaning over a table and writing on a yellow sheet of paper.

Don’t Starve Britain’s Young People Of A Chance At A Healthy Future

Timi shares his experience with free school meals in this blog, and why they continue to be significant for young people.

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Anisah a young brown girl with long brown hair wearing a dark shirt talking animatedly to fellow activists.

Why I Spent Years Eating Jacket Potatoes and Plain Pasta

I was called a picky eater, but really — I just had my options taken away.

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A young woman standing on a platform speaks through a microphone to a larger crowd.

Finally: No More Junk Ads Before 9pm

We’re delighted that the Prime Minister has taken concrete action for child health with a 9pm watershed for junk food ads.

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Bite Back activist Dev is stood in front of Westminster with a serious expression on his face and is holding up a protest sign that reads ‘we’re biting back’

We’d #AdEnough , and so we changed the law!

Dev shares his story about campaigning against junk food ads that led to the restrictions being passed by the Government in 2021.

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Does Your School Food Pass The Test?

Get the low-down on school food standards, and use our handy guide to find out if your school food fits the standard!

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