LIVINGLIVING
D
espite the present
circumstances,
Against Hunger's
annual Love Food
Give Food campaign
it's bigger than ever before. During
September and October consumers
can turn their love of food into action
by eating from a host of UK food and
drink brands, retailers and restaurants in
order to support the world's vulnerable
communities facing food shortages.
It is estimated that 135m people
globally were already suffering from
acute food insecurity and that was
before the pandemic. Now in its 22nd
year, Love Food Give Food has raised
more than £3m to date. Over 2,000 of
the UK's restaurants have taken part in
the campaign previously, and this year
for the first time restaurants are joining
forces with some of the UK's best-loved
retailers and food and drink brands in the
fight against hunger. The campaign has
been supported previously by various
high-profile chefs. This year, celebrity chef
and long-standing Action Against Hunger
ambassador, Cyrus Todiwala OBE says,
"Covid-19 has sent shockwaves across
the globe and nowhere are these being
felt more prominently than in places like
Yemen, Syria and South Sudan. They
don't have our healthcare system or safety
nets, and we are seeing hunger levels
grow rapidly. The UK has been hard hit by
this virus, including within the hospitality
industry, but during our darkest hour we
cannot turn our back on those in need.
I hope people will support this fantastic
LOVE FOOD GIVE FOOD
Action Against Hunger's annual
campaign is back this autumn
cause and all of the incredible restaurants
and food brands involved that continue to
bring so much hope to those in need."
Action Against Hunger operates in
almost 50 countries with its life-saving
programmes to treat malnutrition and
ensure communities can access safe and
nutritious food. It is the world's leading
charity in the fight against child hunger,
treating more young children for lifethreatening
hunger than any other charity.
Every £1 donated equals one day's worth
of life-saving, therapeutic food to treat a
child suffering from life-threatening hunger.
Any more than that will support families to
grow their own food, access clean water
and get the healthcare they need.
For more information, recipes and a full
list of Love Food Give Food participating
brands and restaurants, visit the website.
www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/lovefoodgivefoo
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