Over the next two years, Feed The Hungry is looking to engage UK schools in food packing events, lessons and assemblies, with the aim to teach about international social justice as well as taking practical steps to tackle world hunger.
It’s a big target. One Million Meals is a big aim but the benefits, both in the UK and for our International Projects, will be significant.
Feed The Hungry UK’s CEO, Gwyn Williams explained, “Every day, millions of children living in poverty face the stark reality of having to provide food for their families and themselves.
Feed The Hungry’s school feeding programme enables this cycle of poverty to be broken; children are educated and their future is transformed through the opportunities this affords them. That’s the miracle of these million meals; thousands of lives transformed through a simple intervention.”
Businesses and community groups are also invited to help support the school food packing events by contributing financially for a local school to be able to take part.
“Running a food packing event carries a cost to it”, explains Chris Edwards, Operations Director for Feed The Hungry UK. “This is a powerful way for local businesses to support their schools and communities; by paying for a Million Meal Miracle day to take place. As a former Headteacher, I’ve seen the impact that these educational experiences have on students. This sort of practical learning goes deep, building compassionate qualities in pupils; caring character-building that goes beyond academia.”
Additionally, each school taking part in the Million Meal Miracle will be offered the opportunity to have the Schools Team from Feed The Hungry come to them and deliver lessons and assemblies, aimed at Key Stage 2 and 3 students, which teach about injustice and social responsibility.
“In this increasingly connected and interdependent world, it’s never been more important for students in the UK to be internationally engaged”, shares Chris. “We need the next generation to understand how their actions and decisions can help to impact the lives of others for the better. What greater way to do that than having something you’ve contributed to, like packing food, being shared on the other side of the world.”
You can find out more about the Million Meal Miracle and register your interest, either as a school or a potential funder. We’d love to hear from you!
