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One of the most heartwarming stories of these difficult months has been spearheaded by footballer and national hero Marcus Rashford. His ongoing campaign to make sure that the austerity caused by the pandemic doesn’t deprive children of a square meal has gathered pace, with numerous local authorities lending their support – and some for this week’s half-term.
‘This is not politics, this is humanity,’ tweeted Rashford, who has fought to keep his campaign apolitical. His message is that six months of lockdown has left children from families living below the poverty line short of basic needs – and that urgent help is needed to fill the gap over the half-term break.
A parliamentary motion to provide 1.4 million disadvantaged children with food vouchers was defeated last week, but local authorities and businesses around the country have stepped in to lend their support. The London councils that will be providing vouchers or meals are listed below.
Brent Council:
We will provide a £15 food voucher to parents of eligible children this half term.
Although the government aren’t providing free school meals for kids during school holidays, we’re still offering support. We’re serving free, nutritious meals to kids this #halfterm. Find the nearest location and times near you here https://t.co/Yoi0Ej7yUx#FreeSchoolMealspic.twitter.com/fkL066XIle
We're giving every pupil in need free meal vouchers over the half term break. That's to ensure 5,000 primary and secondary school pupils don't go hungry. Plus, we're delivering 600 breakfasts every morning to pupils. #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTYhttps://t.co/4ZbJVqfM2i
We are joining @MarcusRashford and hundreds of other Restaurants around the country and pledging 1000 free Rice Error meals for Children this half term. Available to pickup at BAO Soho, Borough, Netil Market. 50 free meals a day from each restaurant. pic.twitter.com/FGvqgPKHV2
‘Blown away by news of local businesses stepping up to fill the voucher scheme deficit during the October half-term. Selflessness, kindness, togetherness, this is the England I know,’ Rashford tweeted on Thursday night.
Follow or contribute to the campaign on Twitter via the hashtag #ENDCHILDFOODPOVERTY. You can also donate to FareShare London here.
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