Spectrum Derbyshire - No Hungry Child
Derby, UK
No Hungry Child was set up in the wake of several Government and NGO reports which revealed some children were returning to school after the summer break malnourished, underweight and, as a result, unable to fully settle back into education for several weeks afterwards. In addition to the reports, many teachers have warned that children who are entitled to free school meals are going hungry during the summer and other school holidays. No Hungry Child has taken up the challenge of reducing the number of children and their families who go hungry in Derby, notably during school holidays, by providing such children at least one nutritious meal a day. We also try to provide a schedule of activity in a safe space during summer and at other vacation times and food parcels for families in need. All donated food and other items will go towards addressing widespread food poverty in Derby. We don't want to create any embarrassment for the children attending so we are approaching schools to give the project information to children on Free School Meals but marketing the project to families as a Summer Activities Programme. For us to complete this objective we need the support of the community of Derby, we need • Volunteers to help out with the making and distribution of food with various roles • Food donations so we can prepare for the July start. • Your donations will fund fresh fruit, bread, meat etc. We do not want to turn any child away so will appreciate any and all help provided for this essential Project.
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