MARCUS Rashford says four million extra meals will be provided to vulnerable UK homes.
The Man United and England star, 22, paid tribute to Fareshare UK, tweeting: “From the bottom of my heart, thank you! We couldn’t do it without you.”
Marcus Rashford helped provide four million meals to vulnerable UK householdsCredit: Refer to Caption
Marcus worked alongside the food charity and successfully lobbied ministers to extend the free school meal voucher scheme into the summer holidays.
The 22-year-old was determined to make vulnerable households get fed and put pressure on the Government to extend the meal voucher scheme into summer holidays.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a u-turn in response to Rashford’s campaign.
After increased pressure from Tory MPs and celebrities, the Government revealed it would fund the scheme after all, despite saying it would not carry on over the summer.
Parents whose children are eligible for free school meals will be able to claim the extra help with meals for their kids.
A one off six-week voucher will be dished out for families to use in supermarkets.
Rashford pressured the Government to extend the meal voucher scheme into the summer holidaysCredit: PA:Press Association
Boris Johnson announced a u-turn in response to Rashford’s campaignCredit: Getty – Pool
Marcus tweeted after the news: “I don’t even know what to say. Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020.”
Boris Johnson told the Cabinet the news – which will cost £120million in extra funding.
The PM’s spokesperson said the Government would run a Covid-19 food fund throughout the summer.
He said: “The PM welcomed Marcus Rashford’s contribution to the debate around poverty and I said he would be responding as soon as possible.
“Owing to the coronavirus pandemic, the PM fully understands that children and parents face an entirely unprecedented situation over the summer.
“To to reflect this, we will be providing a Covid summer food fund.
“This will provide food vouchers covering the six week holiday period.
“This was a specific measure to reflect the unique circumstances of the pandemic.
“The scheme will not continue beyond the summer and those eligible will be those who already qualify for free school meals.”
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