I am once again taking part in the World AIDS Day Red Run, to raise money for The Food Chain, by running 10K around Victoria Park, London.

After struggling from a breakdown in 2023, I attended the Food Chain’s Eating Together programme for 12 weeks.

I found support, guidance and friendships when I needed them most, and felt I had nothing left.

That Christmas I returned to the Food Chain as a volunteer and helped them by driving across London to collect people living with HIV who would otherwise have spent Christmas Day alone, by bringing them to the Food Chain where they were given Christmas Dinner and a gift.

The Food Chain, based at Positive East in Stepney Green, provide a safe space to welcome people living and struggling with HIV.

By donating you can help The Food Chain to keep their services going - delivering groceries, serving hot meals and providing specialist advice and guidance. 

The Food Chain is critically under funded, and fundraising is vital to help. With winter and Christmas approaching, the needs of the HIV community increase.

Any donations you can offer, no matter the amount, would be hugely valued. Just £10 pays for two tailored meals at our Eating Together service. £50 buys one grocery delivery for someone who is unable to shop or can’t afford to eat the appropriate food necessary to live well. And £100 buys enough formula milk for a parent living with HIV to feed their baby for 2 months. 

Please give whatever you can, your donations really do make a difference.