Brighton And Hove Albion Support Marcus Rashford Campaign With Free Meals

Friday, 30 October 2020 10:16

By Charlotte Baker @Ch4rtweets

Brighton and Hove Albion are providing funding for free meals for families in Brighton and Hove throughout October, November, December and January.

The club have made a commitment to make a regular monthly contribution to Brighton-based food charity Chomp, buting around 2000 meals for families who are struggling.

Club captain Lewis Dunk explained:

“As players and as a club we really wanted to show our support for the brilliant campaign being led by Marcus Rashford.

“What he has done is amazing and has highlighted such an important issue in modern day Britain.

“Everybody now understands that, for many families, life is tough at the moment, due to the pandemic and the time of year, and that no child should ever go hungry.

“The brilliant work being done by Chomp and other food charities in the Brighton & Hove and wider Sussex area has never been more crucial to so many families.

“We wanted to give back to the community who in normal circumstances come out to fill the Amex and show their support for us week after week.”

Chomp has been providing thousands of meals across the city since 2013, and through the pandemic their work has become even more vital as families face more financial difficulties.

Nearly £400,000 was raised by Albion players, directors, staff and fans during the locdown to help local charities across Sussex.

During lockdown Albion in the Community, alongside The Caring Foundation, Bill's Restaurant and The Ivy, delievered more than 12,500 meals to vulnerable people across Sussex.

Donate to Chomp here.

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