Food aid

The municipality and the welfare area do not have their own food aid activities; instead, these are carried out by associations, parishes and other communities in the area. There are various food aid operators in Tuusula and the Central Uusimaa region, and the methods and scope of their food aid activities vary. There is coordinated cooperation between food aid providers in the area as part of the joint food aid project in the Central Uusimaa region. Food waste from Tuusula schools is directed to food aid activities as part of the project cooperation.

Food aid providers in Tuusula

There are currently several food aid organisations operating in the Tuusula area. Kunnon Elämä ry organises regular weekly food distribution at the Jokela brick factory canteen as part of the Hävikistä hyväkkiä (Good from Waste) Tuesday initiative. The Tuusula parish carries out food aid activities that utilise food waste as part of its diaconal work and as part of a wider regional cooperation network. The Sininauhasäätiö foundation, which organises day activities in Kellokoski and Jokela, also carries out community food aid activities. Autetaan yhdessä Tuusulassa ry organises occasional community food aid activities as part of its volunteer work to promote the integration of people of Ukrainian origin.

Where can I find food aid?

Food aid events can be found on the Food Aid website, which is a joint notice board for food aid providers. On the website, you will find up-to-date information on food aid events and community meals in your chosen area. Enter the name of the municipality where you are looking for food aid in the search field. If necessary, also check out events in neighbouring municipalities!

Municipalities and welfare areas support the organisation of food aid activities

The municipality of Tuusula coordinates and administers a joint food aid project in the Central Uusimaa region, which also involves other municipalities in the area: Hyvinkää, Järvenpää, Nurmijärvi, Mäntsälä and Po ainen, as well as the Keusote welfare area. The project supports the food aid activities of organisations and parishes in the region by delegating state subsidies for the organisation of food aid activities. The project also promotes cooperation between actors, the flow of information and the integration of food aid activities into other activities and services in the region that promote well-being, inclusion and community spirit. Project funding has been granted for the years 2025-2026.

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