This toolkit from Sustain England presents as a useful guide for individuals or groups whom are thinking of setting up a food co-op, providing information regarding the type of food co-op, people involved, planning, premises etc.
This link provides useful information for developing and establishing a community kitchen, including starting a kitchen, maintenance, acquiring equipment and food and kitchen safety and hygiene.
This link provides an infographic demonstrating policy strategies that can encourage urban agriculture and food access. It also provides a range of other urban agriculture resources.
This link discusses a community initiative in Auckland that encourages food donations from people and businesses. This community fridge provides free food for those in need and aims to reduce food waste. (2016)