Following the Government’s decision not to continue free school meals during the holidays our local community organisations are going to fill the gap.
In Marlborough, Sue Brady Catering & Love Marlborough Kids Meals have teamed up to offer hot baked potatoes to any child every lunchtime next week. They can be collected from St. Mary’s Church Hall in Silverless Street, Marlborough between 12 and 2pm Monday 26th – Friday 30th October.
In Pewsey, the Pewsey Community Coronavirus Assistance (PCCA) will be cooking lunches to support families. If you’re a family who needs some help you can ring confidentially on 016722487022 or email meals@pcca.org.uk. If you think you could offer some time and join the cooking team over the next week then please sign up at Pcca.org.uk or phone on 01672487022.
Love Marlborough Kids Meals also supports families during term-time. There are no forms to be filled in and no referrals. If you need help – Phone – 01672700644 Mobile – 07798832911 or email marlboroughkidsmeals@outlook.com.
More information can be found here
Marcus Rashford, the Manchester United and England striker who has been campaigning to end child food poverty tweeted this week, “No child in the UK should wake up hungry.” Thanks to our local community organisations for helping to prevent this.
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