Tin in a Bin and Redbridge Council working together to feed more children during the Easter holidays
Published: 2 March 2023
Since October 2021, Redbridge Council has funded 500,000 free school meals through the holidays to help make sure no child goes hungry and is partnering with local Tin in a Bin charity to support families who may not be able to access this support.
As the school holidays approach, Tin in a Bin will work with Redbridge Council to raise funds to expand the free school meals voucher scheme to include additional families and support them during the school holidays.
The aim is to raise at least £4,000, which will help 200 children across Redbridge. The more money raised, the more help can be provided. A donation of £20 will help fund a child for the easter holidays.
The Leader of Redbridge Council, Cllr Jas Athwal, said: "No child should go hungry, and in Redbridge, we're making sure they never do, making it easier than ever for families to access free school meals for their children through the school holidays.
This is a fantastic partnership that will support some of our most vulnerable neighbours and complement the free school meals programme we already deliver”
“Things are tough at the moment for people, so it’s essential that we continually look at ways to help reduce the burden and stress of struggling to make ends meet. All donations will be gratefully received.”
You can donate via the Go Fund Me Page.
Tin in a Bin have also organised two Drag Queen Bingo fundraising events on Saturday 18 March, and Saturday 25 March, in Wanstead. All proceeds from these will go to this appeal.
If you are interested in taking part or would like more details on the events, please email tinab.wanstead@gmail.com
