30.07.06 FareShare Update
FareShare are continuing to grow into one of the UK's most successful charities, developing with an incredible rapidity. They are now sending out food to no less than 320 organisations across the country. Currently, they are putting a lot of focus into their “Meal Appeal” – a concept which works towards providing a substantial Christmas dinner for disadvantaged people across the UK. Last year, the Meal Appeal was a huge success, catering for 12,000 people who, otherwise, would never have had a Christmas dinner.
As part of its work to address food poverty, FareShare have developed the Eat Well Road Show food training programme, holding events around the UK. Our donations this year are being put specifically towards these roadshows – paying for over 1 of these events. These events are aimed at providing quality information to all people moving from hostels into their own private accommodation, giving them tips and advice on how to eat well on a budget. So far this year, similar Road Shows have been held in Brighton, Dundee, London and Southampton. FareShare are pleased to announce that they will be holding further Eat Well Road Shows in Birmingham on Tuesday 12th September and in London on Thursday 28th September.John Arnold, July 2006