Community Foundation for Calderdale step in with grants to feed children

Community Foundation For Calderdale (CFFC) have provided grants to organisations following the free school meals vote in parliament last week.
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It comes after MPs rejected a petition to extend the free meals spreadheaded by footballer Marcus Rashford.

A vote on the measures was backed by Labour and made its way to Parliament but was defeated by 322 votes to 261.

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Treasurer of Calderdale's Together We Grow, Finn Jensen said: "It is school holiday this week and many children will therefore not receive free school meals following the vote in parliament last week.

Steve Duncan, CEO of CFFCSteve Duncan, CEO of CFFC
Steve Duncan, CEO of CFFC

"Among those children missing out on free school meals are children of refugee and asylum seeker families in Calderdale.

"With a grant from Community Foundation For Calderdale it has been possible to feed many of these children.

"The food parcels are being delivered by St Augustine’s Centre and Together We Grow volunteers.

"So far, we have delivered food parcels to 30 families.

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"However, there are a further 100 refugee and asylum seeker families living in Calderdale.

Steve Duncan, CEO of CFFC, said: "We gave grants to organisations to offer food parcels to children during the school holidays.

"We're continuing to do this over the October half term and Christmas.

"Together We Grow and St Augustine's have done a brilliant job of collaborating, not just supporting children, but supporting families too.

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"The work they do is so valuable, not just offering support with food, but helping everyone in our community be cared for."

Together We Grow is committed to raise another £1,000 towards buying food parcels when schools are closed for holidays or lockdown.

If you want to make a contribution towards food parcels for children you can do this online: www.localgiving.org/charity/togetherwegrow

Alternatively, visit: www.togetherwegrow2.org.uk