Here's the recipe for Nourish Hub. Take one council with some hard-to-let shops in an area of high social deprivation, and one charity that redistributes surplus food from farms and supermarkets, and blend well. Stir in a generous pinch of cash (￡850,000) from the mayor of London's Good Growth Fund. Add a diligent, enterprising architect - RCKa works well - to help develop a business model and then design a suitable environment. While that's marinating, run architect-led events to whet the appetite of local people. Once the mixture is set - a pay-as-you-feel community cafe with a second kitchen for skills training and courses on healthy eating, and an affordable workspace on the side - decorate with bold colour and garnish with foodie frescoes. Nourish Hub is now ready to serve. It should feed thousands of people every week and, if all goes to plan, the charity UK Harvest can withdraw in three years' time, leaving the community to take over.
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