Bedford charity, Faces, says many working families struggle to pay the bills and provide fresh meals.
Each free food parcel included fresh milk, produce and cupboard staples suitable for families of up to eight, Michaela Martindale saidMore than 100 fresh food parcels have been handed to working parents struggling with the cost of living crisis.
One said it was "incredible" as she had had to tell her children she did not have enough food to feed them.Image source,"Following on from an increased demand in phone calls, we decided to seek funding to help working families who are not eligible for government support", Ms Martindale said. It was awarded £1,000 from Aldi to run a week-long Easter pop-up shop, which handed out about 20 parcels, each worth £60, supporting 128 children, by emailing local primary schools to identify those in need.
"In total the food has made the equivalent of about 1,275 lunches and 765 dinners," Ms Martindale said."I'm just heartbroken to hear so many stories of desperation but its heart-warming to know we can help."Image source,One parent said the food was "healthy and balanced" with plenty of fruit and her children had been "munching on strawberries"
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