Centred on the idea of ‘Freedom from Want’ and exploring community solidarity and collective action in Barnsley from the 1940s to the present day, Barnsley Civic will focus on food, then and now, linking war-time rationing, growing-your-own, and food waste reduction, to modern-day food banks and community pantries.Local organisations and individuals will come together to share their stories, views and experiences to explore what ‘Freedom from Want’ means to them. From communities specifically associated with food and welfare such as Good Food Pantries, FareShare and Barnsley Food Bank, to groups and partners such as Barnsley U3A, Barnsley Archives, local history groups, schools, the Youth Council, and Young Civilians, participants will be invited to work with local artists and creatives to create a visual response to the prompt ‘What can you bring to the table?’ which will help shape a community celebration in Mandela Gardens in September, and encourage community solidarity, building new networks, relationships and common bonds.