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Award-winning independent charity working to eliminate hunger and its root causes from the UK #FeedingBritain

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"If you feed a child and you make their belly full... they're going to concentrate better."

In our latest podcast, Cara Nightingale, Food Programmes Manager at One Can Trust reflects on how access to food impacts concentration levels in schoolchildren.
October 31, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Last week, the BBC’s The One Show highlighted the reduced dependence upon emergency food parcels which results from the co-location of advice workers in food banks.

We were really pleased to facilitate the visit of one of our Feeding Swindon members,to learn more about...
October 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Affordable Food Clubs thrive as places of connection and community. By removing stigma, creating safe spaces, and offering support beyond simply food, Affordable Food Clubs are able to help tackle some of the drivers of poverty and help members move away from dependency on emergency food aid.
A green speech bubble contains the quote: “I don't feel ashamed like I did when I used the food bank and I’m not as stressed as normal, which is good for my mental health.” Below, the text reads “Affordable Food Club Member.” In the top right corner is the Feeding Britain logo, showing a map of the UK with the words “Feeding Britain – A Hunger Free UK.”
October 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Massive congratulations to volunteer Anna McLaughlin who is a finalist for the Make a Difference Volunteer Award 2025.

Anna, who works with Feeding Birkenhead, started the Pink Box Project in 2018 initially as a way of bringing free period products to schools and youth clubs...
A smiling woman, Anna McLaughlin, stands outside a shop holding a bright pink box. The box has a label reading “The Pink Box Project.” Above her, a green banner reads “Make A Difference Volunteer Award 2025 Finalist,” and below it is her name, “Anna McLaughlin.” A message at the bottom congratulates her for being nominated for the 2025 Make a Difference Award for her work running the Pink Box Project on Wirral. The background is green with light pink circular patterns.
October 7, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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By offering a range of support services, Threehills operates as a hub for connection, advice, and community resilience.

We’re proud to stand with partners across Scotland who are building long-term, dignified solutions to hunger. 💚
Three graphic illustrations across the page of a shopping basket, shelves and a food parcel all in green. Text reads: "Threehills Main Aims: Provide choice in food shopping by supplying subsidised food in a traditional supermarket environment. Re-purpose high quality supplies which would have otherwise been sent to landfill. Support people out of poverty with dignity and respect, preventing the need to access the services of a food bank." Circular image on the right of a group of fridges in a shop. Good Food Scotland black logo in the top left. Text reads: "Threehills is the flagship project of Good Food Scotland which is dedicated to ending hunger and tackling food insecurity by working with community partners, charities, and policymakers to create fairer access to healthy, affordable food. Their work goes beyond immediate support, focusing on dignity, choice, and long-term change." Picture in top right of group of workers smiling in a shop. Top left contains the three hills logo. Text reads: "We’re thrilled to have Threehills Community Supermarket and Café as part of our network and appreciate all the wonderful work they do to support their community in the city."
October 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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In Glasgow, Threehills Community Supermarket and Café is creating a space where everyone can access good food with dignity and choice.
This flagship project, developed by @goodfoodscotland, offers affordable groceries alongside a warm, welcoming café and vital support services.
Green Background with picture of supermarket front on one side entitled "Threehills Community Supermarket and Cafe" - Text reads: "Network Spotlight: Threehills Community Supermarket and Cafe" Feeding Britain logo in top left and picture of pink advertisement on building saying "People Make Glasgow". Text reads: "Based in the South West of Glasgow and developed with Good Food Scotland, Threehills Community Supermarket and Café aims to reduce the financial pressure on households who are struggling to pay the bills and put food on the table." Picture on left side show the inside of a shop with stacked shelves of ambient food. Text reads: "For £1 a month, anyone can become a member and access weekly shopping for essential groceries at much lower costs, whilst also gaining access to the support services and activities on offer. The community café is completely open to the public, providing a welcoming space for community members to connect over hot food, cakes and coffee." Picture in background of brown door with the words "community room" written above it. Text reads: "Threehills provides their community with wraparound support services. On top of its shopping area and community café, there is an advice hub where various organisations provide practical support, including energy-saving advice to reduce costs and keep homes warm, as well as guidance on money management, debt, welfare, and housing issues."
October 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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1/4 In June, the UK government announced that from September 2026, in England, all children in families receiving Universal Credit will be eligible for Free School Meals.

This change has been years in the making.
September 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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#FeedingBritain #CommunitySupermarket #Bensham #EndFoodPoverty
Green and cream graphic with Feeding Britain and St Chad’s Community Project logos. Text reads: “We’re privileged to work in partnership with St Chad’s Market and to be supporting this first-class affordable food club in Bensham.” Below, a photo shows a table with a crate of pastries, cookbooks, and a plant in a repurposed Heinz Beans tin. A chalkboard wall with information is visible in the background.
September 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Earlier this week, the latest affordable food club in the Feeding Britain network was officially launched by Si King!

St Chad’s Market, in Bensham, is providing local people with affordable food in a welcoming setting, as part of a comprehensive year-round offer of support.
Graphic with the logos of Feeding Britain and St Chad’s Community Project alongside a photo of the new St Chad’s Market entrance, where Si King is speaking to a crowd. Text reads: “New Affordable Food Club – St Chad’s Market – Bensham, Gateshead.” Graphic with the Feeding Britain logo and a photo of Si King speaking inside the market, with “St Chad’s Market” on the wall behind him. Text reads: “On Monday, the latest Affordable Food Club in the Feeding Britain network was officially launched by special guest Si King. St Chad’s Market, in Bensham, is run by our local partners at St Chad’s Community Project.” Graphic with the St Chad’s Community Project logo and a photo of a chalkboard inside the market, showing information about membership and how people can get involved. Text reads: “The launch represents a major milestone in the effort to create a comprehensive year-round offer of support, providing local people with access to affordable food in a dignified and welcoming setting.” A group photo of four smiling people standing together indoors. Text on the image reads: “Greta, Penny, and Andrew from Feeding Britain alongside Si King at the launch event.” The Feeding Britain logo appears in the top left corner.
September 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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These findings show the incredible impact of Affordable Food Clubs across Norfolk – from helping people before crisis, to building stronger communities, improving wellbeing, and easing financial pressures for families.
Green background with logos for Norfolk Community Foundation and Feeding Britain. Text: “Nourishing Norfolk is one of 133 regional partners working across the Feeding Britain network to ensure consistent delivery of affordable food programmes across regions and help take a strategic approach to tackling hunger.” Below is a QR code with text: “Visit our website to find out more” and an arrow pointing left.
September 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Earlier today, Feeding Britain were excited to attend the Norfolk Community Foundation’s event where they presented their new Nourishing Norfolk network evaluation findings, based on independent research conducted by @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social
Graphic with a green background and logos of Feeding Britain, Nourishing Norfolk, and Norfolk Community Foundation. Text reads: “Today, Nourishing Norfolk launched their evaluation of independent research carried out by the @universityofeastanglia that revealed the impact of their network of Affordable Food Clubs across Norfolk.” Below the text is a photo of three women seated and speaking at an event, with a Nourishing Norfolk banner and crates of food visible in the background. Green and cream graphic titled “Six Strengths of the Nourishing Norfolk Programme.” Strength 1: “Reaching people before crisis – 95% said they felt comfortable or very comfortable using the hub. The hubs provide early support in a way that feels safe, local and dignified.” Strength 2: “Building local community – Eight out of ten shoppers and more than 70% of staff and volunteers said they felt a stronger sense of community because of the hub.” Green and cream graphic titled “Six Strengths of the Nourishing Norfolk Programme.” Strength 3: “More than just food – 62% of shoppers said their wellbeing had improved, and the same number said they now had a better understanding of how to access help. The hubs are quietly filling a vital gap by offering early, local support that can prevent bigger problems later on.” Strength 4: “Saving enough to get by – 75% of shoppers said they felt less worried about money. Nourishing Norfolk hubs help people meet essential food needs without falling into crisis, meaning fewer impossible choices, like skipping meals to keep the heating on.” Green and white infographic titled “Six Strengths of the Nourishing Norfolk Programme.” Large number 5 with the heading “Stepping stones to opportunities” followed by text: “Over a third of shoppers reported feeling more in control of their lives. Volunteers and staff also gained from being part of the hub, reporting better skills and a stronger sense of self-belief.” Large number 6 with the heading “Thinking of food differently” followed by text: “Many hubs offer cooking classes, growing projects and food education sessions, helping people to explore healthier eating habits. Fruit and veg intake rose for 67% of children and 38% of adults. Hubs support lasting change by combining healthy food with practical learning.” The background is a gradient of green shades.
September 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Affordable Food Clubs are proving that when people have dignified access to good food at fair prices, the benefits go far beyond the dinner table.

From improved wellbeing and healthier eating, to reduced reliance on food banks and stronger community connections...
Graphic titled “Feeding Community Report” with the Feeding Britain logo (green outline of the UK with wheat and the words “Feeding Britain – A Hunger Free UK”). Subtitle reads “Member Impacts of Affordable Food Clubs.” Six green icons with statistics are shown: Three people figures: “84% feel more connected to their community.” Flower: “78% have experienced improved wellbeing.” Pear: “99% have access to affordable fruit and veg.” Bowl of salad: “76% have cooked more at home.” Bag of groceries: “42% have reduced their usage of food banks.” Hand holding speech bubble: “53% were connected to at least one advice service.”
September 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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🟢 Reduces financial pressures by easing childcare costs and filling the gap left by free school meals
🟢 Offers enriching activities and nutritious meals at no cost to families
🟢 Connects with parents and carers, helping improve circumstances for whole families
Group of children gathered listening to two HAF programme coordinators addressing the group. Text reads: “Building Skills and Opportunities. As well as helping parents to stay in work, some clubs also provide chances for people to build skills that can help them into employment.” Three young people work together with an electrostatic machine Text reads: “Enriching Opportunities for Teenagers. Holiday Clubs provide safe, enriching spaces for teenagers and older young people who might otherwise miss out during the school holidays.” green background with hat alliance and feeding Britain logos at the bottom. Text reads: "HAF supports children’s physical health, emotional wellbeing, personal development, and long-term outcomes. The benefits of HAF are far more than providing food during the holidays. We at Feeding Britain want to say a huge thank you to all our partner organisations who are running HAF programmes this summer. #FarMoreThanAHolidayClub"
August 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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As the Summer Holidays draw to a close, we want to recognise the huge impact of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

HAF is far more than childcare. It supports children, parents, and communities by providing safe, supportive spaces during the holidays and even more:
Illustration of children sitting in a circle, smiling and holding up a drawing. Green text reads “HAF” and “Far More Than Childcare.” Logos of HAF Alliance and Feeding Britain are also included. Illustration of a family with two children and a parent. Text reads: “The Holiday, Activities, and Food (HAF) programme provides safe and supportive spaces for children during the school holidays, helping parents to stay in work. But its impact goes much further…” Photo of children being served hot food on trays at a holiday club. Text reads: “Relieving Financial Pressure. HAF eases financial strain by reducing the need for costly childcare and filling the gap left by the loss of free school meals during holidays. Families benefit from free, fun activities and nutritious food.” Picture of adult teaching a group of young children how to print on to tee shirts. Text reads: “Supporting Parents and Carers. Many HAF providers use their activities to engage with parents and carers, offering health and wellbeing support that can materially improve circumstances for the whole family.”
August 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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1/4 Seven years ago, the Department for Education announced the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, following the School Holidays (Meals and Activities) Bill drafted by Feeding Britain’s parliamentary supporters and presented by our founding Chair, the late Frank Field.
Graphic with green background and Feeding Britain’s logo (a green outline of the UK with wheat and the words “Feeding Britain – A Hunger Free UK”). Large text at the top reads “Campaign Win! Holiday Activities & Food Programme.” Illustration shows smiling children playing together. Below, text reads: “The UK Government is renewing the HAF programme for the next three years, ensuring children from households on low incomes can continue accessing vital support during school holidays. Thank you to everyone whose hard work has made this possible.” Graphic with green background and Feeding Britain’s logo (a green outline of the UK with wheat and the words “Feeding Britain – A Hunger Free UK”). The heading reads “Campaign Win! A Statement from Feeding Britain.” Below is a statement in green text: “Today’s news will be welcomed by hundreds of thousands of parents across England. The support provided to children from households on lower incomes, through the Holiday Activities and Food programme, eases the pressure on family budgets, enhances their access to enriching and physical activities, and gives them healthy meals throughout the school holidays. This delivers a raft of benefits for children and their families, so it is excellent news that the Government is extending this provision for a further three years.” The statement is signed by Andrew Forsey OBE, National Director of Feeding Britain.
August 28, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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In the latest episode of the Feeding Britain Podcast, we are joined by Millie Barrett and Professor Christina Vogel from the Centre for Food Policy at City St George’s, University of London, to discuss the NHS Healthy Start Scheme.
August 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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...🟢 Teaches children about healthy eating and cooking for long-term habits
🟢 Supports organisations to deliver positive activities year-round
🟢 Strengthens family bonds and reduces social isolation
🟢 Creates volunteering opportunities that build stronger communities
A collage with two photos: one shows a young girl smiling on a paddle boat in a dockside setting, the other shows a woman in a red top and apron engaging with children at a table covered in drinks and craft items. Text overlay reads: “Strengthening Families & Communities. Holiday Clubs bring families together, strengthen community bonds, and provide spaces where both children and parents feel supported. They also reduce social isolation and encourage more active lifestyles in underserved areas.” An older woman wearing sunglasses is gardening with a group of children holding plants and toys in a residential street. Text overlay reads: “Building Community Spirit. HAF Holiday Clubs create volunteering opportunities for local people, giving them the chance to make a difference. This helps build stronger communities where everyone feels included and valued.” Graphic with green and purple patterned background. Text reads: “HAF supports children’s physical health, emotional wellbeing, personal development, and long-term outcomes. The benefits of HAF are far more than providing food during the holidays. We at Feeding Britain want to say a huge thank you to all our partner organisations who are running HAF programmes this summer. #FarMoreThanAHolidayClub.”
August 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is far more than food.

It helps families and communities thrive by ensuring not only access to nutritious meals during the school holidays but also...
Graphic with large green text “HAF” and the Feeding Britain logo. The smaller text reads “Far more than food.” A photo shows children and adults inside a community hall, sitting at tables with craft materials and colourful tablecloths. Green and purple graphic background with text: “The Holiday, Activities, and Food (HAF) programme doesn’t just provide meals, it helps children, families, and communities to thrive. HAF ensures children have access to nutritious meals during the school holidays, supporting those who may otherwise go hungry.” Graphic with heading “Healthy Eating Habits.” A photo shows children in aprons preparing food at a table, spreading tomato sauce on dough. Text reads: “Holiday Clubs provide hands-on education in healthy eating and cooking. These practical skills help children develop lasting habits that will benefit them well beyond the school holidays.” Three smiling children sit at a table with crafts and snacks in front of them. Text overlay reads: “Sustaining Year-Round Impact. For many organisations, HAF funding is part of a wider calendar of activities. It enables them to deliver positive, sustainable programmes that support young people and families throughout the year.”
August 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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From summer courgettes to autumn apples, every donation is fresh, seasonal, and locally grown.

They’re proof that with a bit of coordination, community spirit, and a lot of generosity, we can tackle food waste and hunger at the same time.
Display of fresh vegetables including courgettes, marrows, onions, beans, and apples arranged in boxes and on shelves outside a stone building. Overlaid text reads: “CropDrop redistributes a wide range of produce – from allotment-grown courgettes, beans, and tomatoes to farm-harvested pumpkins, apples, and leafy greens. Everything is fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced, ensuring maximum nutrition and minimal food miles.” Top right shows the Feeding Britain logo with a green map of the UK and a basket. Illustration of a large garlic bulb at the bottom left. Two smiling women carry crates of curly kale along a residential street. Behind them are fences, trees, and parked cars. Overlaid text reads: “Fresh fruit and veg can be out of reach for many families. CropDrop bridges that gap, helping food pantries, community cafés, and schools put more healthy food on plates. CropDrop also works with farms, commercial growers, and even organises ‘fruit tree amnesties’ to rescue surplus crops that might otherwise go to waste.” Illustrated shapes of vegetables in purple, green, and orange surround the text. Assortment of vegetables on a table, including carrots with tops, cabbages, pumpkins, squashes, and flowers in the background. Overlaid text reads: “During 2024, in their 5th season of operating, CropDrop: Completed 118 drops in total; Collected over 600 pumpkins and squash; Redistributed 550kg of apples from local gardens.” Each statistic is accompanied by a stylised vegetable illustration: cauliflower for drops, green pumpkin for collected pumpkins, and green apple for redistributed apples. Large illustrated kiwi slice at the top. Graphic with a green background and colourful fruit illustrations. Text reads: Whether you grow courgettes on an allotment, have an apple tree heavy with fruit, or can spare time as a volunteer driver — you can help get fresh, seasonal produce to local people who need it. Visit cropdrop.org.uk to get involved
August 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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This National Allotment Week, we’re celebrating our network partner CropDrop. 🥕

Based in Bath & North East Somerset, CropDrop connects local allotments, farms, and gardens with community food projects — making sure surplus fruit and veg goes straight to the people who need it most.
Graphic with a green background featuring text stating Network Spotlight: CropDrop. The CropDrop logo is present with a carrot-shaped location marker present. A green illustrated pumpkin is present in the top left and the feeding Britain logo is in the bottom right. A picture of a pink "spare produce" shelf is on the right-hand side with lots of fruit and veg produce stocked up on the shelves. Graphic with a green background featuring text about CropDrop: “CropDrop, operating within the Feeding Newark and Sherwood Network, connects local allotments and food projects to share surplus fruit and veg, reduce food waste, and keep food miles low. They’re all about building relationships that nourish communities as well as bodies.” On the right, a smiling woman holds a large vegetable and children’s book, standing by a table covered with fresh produce. Decorative carrot and celery illustrations are also included. Graphic with a green and illustrated fruit/vegetable background. Text reads: “CropDrop matches allotment sites across Bath and North East Somerset with a nearby Affordable Food Club. Growers donate fresh produce, which is collected or delivered weekly, ensuring a steady stream of nutritious food for local people.” Below, a photo shows two smiling women in blue t-shirts holding flyers, standing outside by an allotment shed. Graphic with a green background and colourful fruit illustrations. Text reads: “A typical CropDrop operation goes as follows: Allotment holders deposit their donations into an arranged collection box on-site. On a pre-arranged day, a volunteer driver picks up the fruit and vegetables, and transports them to a charity projects. Food charity projects distribute to their clients the afternoon after a drop off or the next day.” Beside the text is a photo of a pink wooden shed marked “Spare Produce,” filled with fresh vegetables.
August 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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🟢 It encourages regular physical activity through multi-sport sessions
🟢 It helps children build confidence, communication, and teamwork skills
🟢 It provides access to creative, hands-on learning opportunities
🟢 It reduces the risk of holiday learning loss
Three photographs in a row show: a young girl in an apron standing proudly in a kitchen with bowls of soup (“Future chef incoming”), a smiling child at a table with a pizza (“Pizza party!”), and children outdoors filling a large plant pot with soil (“Tending to the soil”). Text above reads: “Creating Equal Opportunities – By offering enriching experiences like cooking, arts, crafts, and sports, HAF helps to bridge the gap between children from different backgrounds, ensuring all young people have access to fulfilling and healthy holiday experiences.” The background is green with white flower illustrations. Three children sit around a table interacting with a plasma ball science experiment, wires and stationery scattered nearby. A handwritten caption reads “Making (electric) waves.” Text on the left reads: “Keeping Minds Active – Holiday learning loss can widen educational gaps. HAF helps to attenuate learning loss, keeping children engaged and better prepared to return to school – with raised aspirations and a sense of purpose.” The background is pale green with a stylised dandelion seed graphic.
August 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is far more than just a programme of food and fun.
It’s an essential service that gives children access to enriching experiences during the school break – promoting health, personal development, and enjoyment.
Graphic with a green textured background featuring the logos for HAF Alliance and Feeding Britain. Large text reads “HAF – Far more than fun activities.” Below are two photos: on the left, a child stands in a kitchen with a tray of cupcakes, captioned “Learning to bake.” On the right, two children sit next to each other on chairs, talking and smiling. Graphic with green background and text reading: “The Holiday, Activities, and Food (HAF) programme is full of fun for children during the school holidays but it is so much more than that. It offers meaningful opportunities for growth, development, and wellbeing.” To the right, a photo shows two children sitting at a table with red-and-white checkered cloth, painting pictures, captioned “Time to paint!” Graphic with green background and text reading: “Encouraging Active Lifestyles – Through a range of multi-sport sessions and structured play, HAF supports children in engaging in physical activity — helping them stay active, healthy, and energised.” To the right, a photo shows a child playing football on a green pitch, captioned “Football practice.” A young child wearing a large firefighter helmet and a yellow high-visibility vest stands in front of a fire engine, hands clasped. A handwritten caption reads “Firefighter in training!” Text on the right reads: “Skills for Life – HAF activities promote key soft skills like teamwork, communication, and resilience. These experiences help children build confidence and independence, laying foundations for future learning and employment.” The background has pale green graphics with radiating lines and stylised shapes.
August 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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In our latest podcast episode, we are joined by Ema Wilkes, CEO of @neo_community, to explore how summer Holiday Activity and Food programmes are providing vital support for families across the UK.
July 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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We’re delighted to be partnered with @SuperKind_org – the fundraising platform dedicated to schools and young people!

Are you:
🟢 A parent or guardian of a young person?
🟢 A young person with big fundraising ideas?
🟢 A school or teacher looking to support a great cause?
A promotional graphic with a soft green watercolor background. At the top left is the SuperKind logo in blue and white, and at the top right is the Feeding Britain logo in green. In the center, a white text box with green and beige bold text reads: 'SuperKind are helping young people and schools fundraise to support Feeding Britain’s mission to end hunger in the UK. Get involved or start your fundraiser today.' At the bottom left, there is a black and white QR code. Next to it, white text reads: 'Learn more about fundraising with SuperKind' with a left-pointing arrow beneath.
July 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Thank you to Baroness Rosie Boycott for hosting the event and to everyone who joined us.
July 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM