BUSINESSES across Northamptonshire are being urged to join forces in the campaign to end food poverty.
The Northants Food Reach campaign, launched with the charities Northampton Hope Centre and His Church, is delivering vital support to families and individuals struggling with the cost of living crisis.
Led by Northampton-based law firm Franklins Solicitors, Northants Food Reach is a platform for county businesses to raise funds towards distribution of food pallets to food banks and charities across Northamptonshire. It enables charities to procure food and essential supplies from renowned household brands such as Kellogg’s, Mars, Heinz, Lidl, Asda, Waitrose, and Sainsbury’s at significantly reduced cost, which is then distributed by the His Church charity.
“Food poverty continues to impact our local communities,” said Franklins partner Andrea Smith pictured right. “We urge fellow businesses in the area to stand with us in our mission to combat local food poverty by pledging monthly donations to Northants Food Reach. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a tangible difference.”
Every £10,000 raised by Northants Food Reach can buy around £52,000 worth of food from His Church and charities such as Northampton Hope Centre are already leveraging the discounted rates – it is providing 250 households with a hot meal or choice of food.
To contribute to Northants Food Reach, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/nh-foodreach .
