The No Child Goes Hungry scheme was initially set up to provide food parcels for children for the two weeks over Christmas for families in need. But thanks to the generosity of local businesses and individuals in the community who made donations of vouchers, the scheme has been able to continue throughout January and February and will be able go on to provide food parcels throughout March and into April. So far we have helped in excess of 50 families and 117 children with a total of 503 food parcels.
Due to the success and need, Swan Youth Project have gained funding for a 1 day a week co-ordinator for this scheme, which links perfectly with our family support.
We now need to raise the funds to continue to purchase the food and hygiene products needed for the parcels. This is aimed specifically at families who have lost income due to covid, maybe by being furloughed or by losing hours at work.